Jews in Popular Science Fiction
Product details
- ISBN 9781666901450
- Weight: 626g
- Dimensions: 157 x 238mm
- Publication Date: 07 Sep 2022
- Publisher: Lexington Books
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
- Language: English
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This volume 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; however, at other times, it is limited to cliché and oversimplification of characters. . The essays 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 ways popular science fiction and fantasy.
Valerie Estelle Frankel teaches at Mission College and San Jose City College.