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In 2016, Star Trek-arguably the most popular science fiction
franchise of all time-turned 50. During that time the original
series and its various offshoots have created some of the genre's
most iconic characters and reiterated a vision of an egalitarian
future where humans no longer discriminate against race, gender or
sexuality. This collection of new essays provides a timely study of
how well Star Trek has lived up to its own ideals of inclusivity
and equality, and how well prepared it is to boldly go with
everyone into the next half century.
From his 1887 literary debut to his many film and television
adaptations, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes has lost none
of his appeal. Besides Holmes himself, no character in Conan
Doyle's stories proves as interesting as the astute detective's
constant companion, Dr. Watson, who somehow seems both superfluous
and essential. While Conan Doyle does not depict Holmes and Watson
as equals, he avoids presenting Watson as incompetent, as he was
made to appear on screen for decades. A variety of reimagined
Holmeses and Watsons in recent years have depicted their
relationship as more nuanced and complementary. Focusing on the Guy
Ritchie films, the BBC's Sherlock and CBS's Elementary, this
collection of new essays explores the ideas and implications behind
these adaptations.
In June 1938, Superman made his debut in Action Comics #1, which
also featured his romantic interest and Clark Kent s journalistic
rival Lois Lane. In the decades since, the intrepid reporter has
become an iconic figure almost as recognizable as the Man of Steel
himself. Lois has appeared in multiple adaptations, from her own
comic book to various films and television shows, and millions of
women have seen and continue to see her as a role model. Examining
Lois Lane: The Scoop on Superman s Sweetheart is the first
anthology to explore the many incarnations of this empowering
American icon. Chapters analyze the character of Lois Lane in
various media through the perspectives of feminism, gender studies,
cultural studies, and more. In some discussions she is compared to
mythological heroines, while others explain her importance in
popular culture. This wide-ranging collection looks at previously
neglected aspects of Lois and offers new insights into the
evolution of her character. Seventy-five years after Lois Lane s
first appearance, this book creates a fascinating picture of the
obstacles and decisions faced by her character, whose challenges
and accomplishments often reflected those of women over the course
of the past century. Examining Lois Lane will be of interest to
students and scholars as well as those who grew up reading and
watching the many manifestations of Superman s girlfriend."
Resident Evil is a multidimensional as well as multimedia universe:
various books, graphic novels, games and movies (the fifth one came
out in 2012) all contribute to this enormous universe. The essays
written for this volume will focus on this particular zombie
manifestation and its significance in popular culture. The
essayists come from very different fields, so it was possible to
cover a wide range and to discuss numerous issues regarding this
universe. Among them are game theory, the idea of silence as well
as memory, the connection to iconic stories such as Alice in
Wonderland , posthumanism and much more. A lot of ground is covered
that will facilitate further discussions not only among Resident
Evil interested persons, but also among other zombie universes and
zombies in general. Most of these essays focus on the female figure
Alice, a character revered by many as a feminist warrior.
One of CBS's most successful shows, The Big Bang Theory's mix of
humor, nerdy protagonists, sexy female leads and quirky characters
have brought the series international acclaim. Like Friends before
it, The Big Bang Theory is touted as the show for the new
millennium, bringing together aspects of classic humor applied to
modern predicaments, usually sexual in nature. This collection of
new essays explores sexual themes in The Big Bang Theory,
interpreted through various critical lenses. Focusing on gender
issues, the contributors explore how the series deals with
sexuality and the ideals of masculinity, femininity and
heterosexuality.
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