Jews in Popular Science Fiction

doi:10.5771/9781666901467

Jews in Popular Science Fiction

Marginalized in the Mainstream

1. Edition 2022

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doi.org/10.5771/9781666901467
ISBN print: 978-1-6669-0145-0
ISBN online: 978-1-6669-0146-7
Lexington, Lanham Lexington, Lanham

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Abstract

This book 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; other times, it is limited to cliché and oversimplification of characters. The chapters 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 popular science fiction and fantasy.

Schlagworte

cartoons Star Trek Star Wars golden age comics golems scifi history

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i–viii Preface i–viii
- Contents
1–4 Introduction 1–4
5–22 “Discovery Requires Experimentation” 5–22
23–44 Destroyer, Defender, AI, Lover 23–44
45–60 “The Golem Was Built to Go to War” 45–60
61–80 The Origins of Superman 61–80
81–108 Bats and Mitzvahs 81–108
109–130 Have Onscreen Superheroes Lost Their Faith? 109–130
131–150 Making a Jewish Case for Ferenginar 131–150
151–168 Who Brings the Messiah? 151–168
169–182 Across Galaxies 169–182
183–208 Mandalorian Midrash 183–208
209–224 Zombies and Educating Jewish Brains 209–224
225–240 The Quest for the Kosher Dragon 225–240
241–256 Avatar: The Last Airbender and Judaism 241–256
257–274 The Twilight Zone as Jewish Science Fiction 257–274
275–276 Conclusion 275–276
277–284 Index 277–284
285–288 About the Editor and Contributors 285–288

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