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Sacred space : the quest for transcendence in science fiction film and television / Douglas E. Cowan.

Title
Sacred space : the quest for transcendence in science fiction film and television / Douglas E. Cowan.
Author
Cowan, Douglas E.
Publication
Waco, TX : Baylor University Press, c2010.

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Description
xi, 314 p.; 23 cm.
Summary
To infinity and beyond! Douglas Cowan studies the efforts of science fiction writers to uncover humanity's great purpose.
Subject
  • Religion in motion pictures
  • Religion on television
  • Science fiction films > History and criticism
  • Science fiction television programs > History and criticism
Genre/Form
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-308) and index.
  • Includes filmography (p. 275-283).
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
The brightness against the black -- Pinocchio's galaxy -- First contact -- 'Intellects vast and cool and unsympathetic' -- Heeding the prophet's call: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine -- The Von Daniken paradox: Stargate SG-1 -- All alone in the night: Babylon 5 -- So say we all: Battlestar Galactica -- The truth is out there: transcendence and the neverending quest.
ISBN
  • 9781602582385 (alk. paper)
  • 1602582386 (alk. paper)
LCCN
^^2009039507
OCLC
445480598
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library