Battlestar Galactica and Philosophy: Mission Accomplished or Mission Frakked Up? - Popular Culture and Philosophy

Marc Notes: A collection of essays exploring philosophical, political, and cultural themes of the television show Battlestar Galactica--Provided by publisher.; Includes bibliographical references and index. Brief Description: In attempting to retain her "human" side, does Sharon really have free will? Is killing a Cylon murder or garbage disposal? These are some of the questions addressed in this thoughtful collection of writings on the philosophical underpinnings of "Battlestar, Galactica." The book includes a brief analysis of the original 1970s and 80s series but concentrates primarily on the episodes, characters, and issues from the entirely reimagined current series (including its fourth and final season, scheduled for airing in early 2008) as well as the two-hour TV movie and direct-to-DVD release "Razor."Publisher Marketing: In attempting to retain her human side, does Sharon really have free will? Is killing a Cylon murder or garbage disposal? These are some of the questions addressed in this thoughtful collection of writings on the philosophical underpinnings of Battlestar, Galactica. The book includes a brief analysis of the original 1970s and 80s series but concentrates primarily on the episodes, characters, and issues from the entirely reimagined current series (including its fourth and final season, scheduled for airing in early 2008) as well as the two-hour TV movie and direct-to-DVD release Razor. Review Citations:

Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2008 pg. 253 (EAN 9780812696431, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:  Steiff, Josef Josef Steiff is the assistant chair and director of film development in the Department of Film and Video at Columbia College Chicago. An independent filmmaker, he has worked as a director, producer, cinematographer, and editor with budgets ranging from $100 to $100,000+. Steiff is also a staff writer for "Film Monthly" and has served as assistant editor of "Wide Angle Film Quarterly,"Contributor Bio:  Weddle, David David Weddle is the author of "If They Move ... Kill 'Em!, " the critically acclaimed biography of Sam Peckinpah, and has written for Rolling Stone, Daily Variety, and the Los Angeles Times. He lives in Malibu, California.