Jews in Popular Science Fiction
Author | : Valerie Estelle Frankel |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 297 |
Release | : 2022-09-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781666901467 |
ISBN-13 | : 1666901466 |
Rating | : 4/5 (466 Downloads) |
Download or read book Jews in Popular Science Fiction written by Valerie Estelle Frankel and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-09-07 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book analyzes Jewish tropes in popular science fiction ranging from Star Trek and Marvel to other prominent franchises. Sometimes the representation is subtle and thought-provoking; other times, it is limited to cliché and oversimplification of characters. The chapters in this collection examine the representation of Jewish characters in films and franchises including Superman, Lord of the Rings, The Mandalorian, The Twilight Zone, and more to shed light on the broad range of representations of the Jewish experience in popular science fiction and fantasy.