Contemporary American Science Fiction Film explores and interrogates a diverse variety of popular and culturally relevant American science fiction films made in

This text attempts to shape definitions of the American science fiction film, studying the connection between the films and social preconceptions. It covers man

American Science Fiction Film and Television presents a critical history of late 20th Century SF together with an analysis of the cultural and thematic concerns

“Deftly shows how a seemingly frivolous film genre can guide us in shaping tomorrow’s world.” —Seth Shostak, senior astronomer, SETI Institute Artificia

By presenting a new political framework, the book looks at the sci-fi film genre's important critical role in a post-political world, deepening and elucidating