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Jews in Popular Science Fiction - Marginalized in the Mainstream (Hardcover): Valerie Estelle Frankel

Jews in Popular Science Fiction - Marginalized in the Mainstream (Hardcover)

Valerie Estelle Frankel; Contributions by Mara W. Cohen Ioannides, Matthew Diamond, Ari Elias-Bachrach, Valerie Estelle Frankel, Erin Giannini, Arthur S. Harrow, Caleb Horowitz, Sarah Katz, Judy Klass

Series: Jewish Science Fiction and Fantasy

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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 cliche 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.

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Imprint:	Lexington Books-Fortress Academic
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Jewish Science Fiction and Fantasy
Release date:	September 2022
Editors:	Valerie Estelle Frankel
Contributors:	Mara W. Cohen Ioannides • Matthew Diamond • Ari Elias-Bachrach • Valerie Estelle Frankel • Erin Giannini • Arthur S. Harrow • Caleb Horowitz • Sarah Katz • Judy Klass
Dimensions:	238 x 157 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	296
ISBN-13:	978-1-66690-145-0
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > Popular culture Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Jewish studies Promotions
LSN:	1-66690-145-8
Barcode:	9781666901450