American Science Fiction Television and Space: Productions and (Re)configurations (1987-2021)

This collection explores the intersection of science fiction and television, examining how they represent and shape heterotopic spaces, reflecting the complex relationships between different genres, production processes, and technologies. It focuses on American science fiction, exploring its geographical and cultural borders and its influence on television and streaming services. The essays analyze the various (re)configurations of space in science fiction television since 1987, highlighting how they collapse into the heterotopia of the medium.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 06 March 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This collection delves into the realm of science fiction and television, exploring them as examples of heterotopia, a concept where diverse forms, processes, and productions of space and time converge. Within this heterotopic landscape, a multitude of spaces emerge, both produced and reconfigured, creating a complex tapestry of interconnected realms. The book itself manifests as a heterotopic production, with various chapters and "spaces" (ranging from genre to production, mediums to technologies, homes to bodies) reflecting, refracting, and colliding to offer profound insights into spatial relationships and their profound implications for a society increasingly immersed in the world of screens.

A specific focus on American science fiction adds further depth to this study, delving into the interplay of geographical and cultural boundaries and their influence on both American science fiction and American television and streaming services. The (contested) hegemonic nature of American science fiction television is examined alongside the nation itself, which has been extensively understood and even produced through the television screen.

Throughout the essays included in this collection, the various (re)configurations of space are explored as they collapse into the science fiction heterotopia of television since 1987, the year Star Trek: Next Generation began airing. These essays examine the intricate ways in which space is transformed, reconfigured, and reimagined within the context of this genre, shedding light on the ways in which television has become a powerful medium for shaping our understanding of space and time.

In conclusion, this collection offers a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection of science fiction, television, and heterotopia, providing a rich tapestry of insights into the complex dynamics of space and time in our modern world. Through its examination of the various (re)configurations of space and their impact on society, it encourages us to reevaluate our relationship with these realms and consider the ways in which they shape our understanding of the world around us.

Weight: 532g
Dimension: 216 x 154 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031105272
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023