Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-233) and index.
Contents:
Introduction. International relations, Star wars, Star trek, and all that -- A tool for understanding IR : the meaning and magic of science fiction -- The force is with us : an overview of international relations theories -- Roddenberry's dream : liberalism/neo-liberalism and Star trek -- The fall and rise of republics : liberalism, realism and Star wars -- Morgenthau, Kirk and Khan : realism/neo-realism and Star trek -- Aliens of the galaxy unite! Marxist/radical and constitutive approaches in Star wars and Star trek -- IR and Battlestar Galactica : from disco era fantasy to gritty post-9/11 reality -- Science fiction : a primer for beginners -- Star wars and Star trek : a primer for beginners -- Afterword. The future awaits.
Summary:
"This book examines politics in terms of space fiction, international relations and theory, using the Star Wars and Star trek television and movie franchises to illustrate these dimensions"-- Provided by publisher.
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