Jews in Popular Science Fiction: Marginalized in the Mainstream

Jews in Popular Science Fiction: Marginalized in the Mainstream
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Lexington Books
Country
United States
Published
15 September 2022
Pages
296
ISBN
9781666901450

Jews in Popular Science Fiction: Marginalized in the Mainstream

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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