Societies in Space: Essays on the Civilized Frontier in Film and Television

Science fiction films and television programs about space travel have undergone a significant transformation since their inception. In contrast to the early depictions of small spaceship crews on exploratory missions, recent film and television portrayals depict much larger societies in space as well as the obstacles that arise with them.

This collection of essays examines many aspects of making space travel films, from the process of screenwriting to the impact of Greek myth on modern fil...