Routledge - Battlestar Galactica and International Relations

Explore the connection between popular culture and world politics in this academic study from Routledge. This book examines how the Battlestar Galactica (BSG) television franchise serves as a lens for understanding International Relations. As scholars increasingly look at cultural artifacts to understand core disciplinary phenomena, this work provides a deep look into the science fiction genre. Science fiction offers a unique opportunity for analysts. Unlike more mimetic genres, it allows for the study of how widely-circulated social expectations shape storytelling. By analyzing BSG, readers can see how authors navigate these expectations to explore new ideas. This text is an essential resource for those studying the intersection of media, culture, and global politics.