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Exploring The Orville: Essays on Seth MacFarlane's Space Adventure

Edited by David Kyle Johnson, Edited by Michael R. Berry

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This volume is the first book to take a deep dive into the philosophical, social, moral, political, and religious issues tackled by Seth MacFarlane's marvelous space adventure, The Orville. Far more than just ""Spaceballs for Star Trek,"" the episodic sci-fi adventure combines humor and philosophy to create a narrative that both engages fans and sheds light on the realities of today's world. These essays explore what The Orville has to say on everything from climate change, artificial intelligence, and sexual assault, to gender, feminism, love, and care. Divided into six ""acts"" (just like every episode of The Orville), with the show as its backdrop, the book asks questions about the dangers of democracy and social media, the show's relationship to Star Trek and the puzzle of time travel. It features a foreword by The Orville writer and co-executive producer Andre Bormanis.

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Normally shipped | Available from overseas. Usually dispatched in 14 days
Publisher | McFarland & Co Inc
Published date | 10 May 2021
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Format | Paperback / softback
Pages | 238
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 12mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 405g
ISBN | 978-1-4766-8192-4
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BISAC | performing arts / television / general


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Normal Price | R 1 298.95
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