Nancy Reagin - Star Trek and History

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For Anne,

Beth, Camille, Claire, KC, and Viki: sisters under the skin

Acknowledgments

Spock: One man cannot summon the future.

Kirk: But one man can change the present.... In every revolution, theres one man with a vision.

TOS, Mirror, Mirror

The man with a vision who first imagined the Enterprise and her crew was Gene Roddenberry, and any book about Star Trek must begin by acknowledging the mans profound drive and creativity. The Star Trek films, series, novels, and other spin-offs created since the original show aired have attracted a universe of talented writers, actors, producers, technicians, and others who bring them to life. But Roddenberry was the one who began it all, and like all Star Trek enthusiasts, I am in his debt. The first television series I was a fan of was Star Trek , and without Gene Roddenberrys creation I would not have become a fan of imagined worlds and universes in the same way; and, of course, this book would not exist.

My fellow fans have inspired me, too. Part of the joy in being a fan of any imagined world lies in sharing it with others, discussing and analyzing the characters and the series that you find so compelling. I am fortunate that some of these fans are also scholars who contributed to this book. Theyve created chapters for this volume that offer clever insights and interesting research for any discussion of the Enterprise and its crew and the universe and franchise that Roddenberry created. Id like to thank all of them for bringing their passion for Star Trek to the job of writing about it.

I also thank Ruth Abrams, who helped me and some of the authors to say what we wanted to say more clearly. She always had great suggestions for how to improve the chapters that she read and helped edit, and her comments improved the volume substantially. Janice Liedl was my coconspirator and collaborator on other popular history projects during the months I was working on this book, and I am grateful for her constant encouragement, wonderfully pragmatic judgment, and rock-solid reliability, as well as her intricate knowledge of many canons. Connie Santisteban, Eric Nelson, and Lisa Burstiner at Wiley make the publishing process seem easy; theyre experienced at understanding the ways of academics (and fans), and they are a joy to work with.

Star Trek its many characters, cultures, plots, and incarnationsis endlessly absorbing. I found it that way as a child, watching the original broadcasts, and Im still as excited by the appearance of new Star Trek movies today. A series is especially compelling when you have good friends to explore, discuss, and debate it with, and the friends I have made through Star Trek fandom (my first fandom, although not my last one) have enriched my life. In return, I offer them this book, which I hope will give everyone who enjoys reading about the Enterprise and her crew new ways of seeing Star Trek s fascinating universe.

A Timeline of Stardates

Alan Kistler

Star Trek Series and Movie Titles