American science fiction film and television. (2009)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Lincoln Geraghty.
• Other Names: Geraghty, Lincoln, 1977-
• Contents: Introduction: American science fiction culture -- Conflict and consensus: the Cold War and the space race. Invasion of the body snatchers (1956) -- The twilight zone (1959-1964) -- Pushing the frontiers of reality: science fiction and the counterculture. 2001: a space odyssey (1968) -- Star trek (1966-1969) -- unsettling visions of America's future present: dystopian science fiction. Soylent green -- The six million dollar man (1974-1978) -- Hopes and fears: aliens, cyborgs, and the science fiction blockbuster. *Batteries not included (1987) -- Star trek: the next generation (1987-1984) -- Beyond truth and reason: politics and identity in science fiction. The matrix (1999) -- The x-files (1993-2002) -- American science fiction post 9/11. Transformers (2007) -- Battlestar galactica (2003-2008) -- Epilogue: the repeated pleasures of science fiction film and television.
• Publisher Details: London : Berg Publishers
• Publication Date: 2009
• Copyright Date: 2009
• Extent: 1 online resource (160 pages)
• Subjects: 791.43/615; Science fiction; Science fiction films -- United States -- History and criticism; Science fiction television programs -- United States -- History and criticism; TV & society; Performing Arts -- Film & Video -- History & Criticism; Film: styles & genres
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780857850768; 0857850768
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.