Gender and Sexuality in Star Trek: Allegories of Desire in the Television Series and Films

by David Greven

Studying the Star Trek myth from the original 1960s series to the 2009 franchise-reboot film, this book challenges frequent accusations that the Star Trek saga refuses to represent queer sexuality. Arguing that Star Trek speaks to queer audiences through subtle yet provocative allegorical narratives, the analysis pays close attention to representations of gender, race, and sexuality to develop an understanding of the franchise's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786444134
• ISBN13: 9780786444137
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 239 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher