Masculinities in Contemporary Science-Fiction Television by S... - 9781350458437

Masculinities in Contemporary Science-Fiction TelevisionAuthor(s): Sara Martn, Michael Pitts\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom\nImprint: Bloomsbury Academic\nISBN-13: 9781350458437, 978-1350458437\nSynopsis\nThrough a comprehensive analysis of popular contemporary science fiction television series, this book underscores the genre's unique potential to both reflect and shape cultural perceptions of masculinity.\n\nEach of its essays, written by a host of international contributors, analyse key series ranging from Firefly [tel] to Star Trek: Picard [tel]. Employing anti-patriarchal and pro-feminist perspectives, they scrutinize the limited diversity among male characters in science fiction television, shedding light on the underrepresentation of non-heteronormative, non-white, and transmasculine characters, while also highlighting notable exceptions such as Altered Carbon [tel], Doom Patrol [tel], and The Umbrella Academy [tel].\n\nAgainst the back.