Jews in Popular Science Fiction

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<p><span>This book analyzes Jewish tropes in popular science fiction ranging from</span><span>Star Trek</span><span> and Marvel to other prominent franchises. Sometimes the representation is subtle and thought-provoking; other times, it is limited to cliché and oversimplification of characters. The chapters in this collection examine the representation of Jewish characters in films and franchises including</span><span>Superman</span><span>,</span><span>Lord of the Rings</span><span>,</span><span>The Mandalorian</span><span>,</span><span>The Twilight Zone</span><span>, and more to shed light on the broad range of representations of the Jewish experience in popular science fiction and fantasy.</span></p><p></p>

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<p><span>Valerie Estelle Frankel</span><span> teaches at Mission College and San Jose City College.</span></p><p></p>

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