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"Ahead, Warp Factor Three, Mr. Sulu": Imagining Interstellar Faster‐Than‐Light Travel in Space Science Fiction.

The author discusses the theme of interstellar travel in science fiction. Focusing mainly on science fiction films and television programs, she mentions early depictions of space travel, mentions the use of generation ships and hyperspace travel as forms of interstellar travel, and presents examples...

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Published in:Journal of Popular Culture (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.) Vol. 52; no. 5; pp. 1036 - 1058
Main Author: Weitekamp, Margaret A.
Format: Film/TV Criticism and Review
Published: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Oct2019
Subjects:
Interstellar travel
Space vehicles in motion pictures
Space vehicles on television
Science fiction films
Science fiction television programs
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The author discusses the theme of interstellar travel in science fiction. Focusing mainly on science fiction films and television programs, she mentions early depictions of space travel, mentions the use of generation ships and hyperspace travel as forms of interstellar travel, and presents examples from various films and programs.