In Star Trek Chris Gregory analyses the reasons for the continuing success of the Star Trek phenomenon, traces its overall development and comments on how the differences between 1990s and 1960s series reflect changes in the mass media environment during this period. He examines Star Trek as a series of generic and mythological texts, compares TV and filmed versions, explores its 'cult' appeal and looks in detail at its psychological, social and political themes.

Chris Gregory is the author of "Be Seeing You: Decoding The Prisoner" and a book of poems, "Taking Shape".

About the Author
Chris Gregory teaches courses in film and media studies for the University of Lancaster.


Reviews

His discussion of the influence of the fan audience...and of Star Trek as cult phenomenon is particularly interesting. Science Fiction Studies

Book Information
ISBN 9780333744895
Author C. Gregory
Format Paperback
Page Count 225
Imprint Palgrave Macmillan
Publisher Palgrave Macmillan