Fantasy Girls: Gender in the New Universe of Science Fiction and

Fantasy GirlsGender in the New Universe of Science Fiction and Fantasy Television\nAuthor(s): Elyce Rae Helford, Linda Badley, Marleen S. Barr, Hanley E. Kanar, Nicole Matthews, Farah Mendlesohn, Sharon Ney, Kent A. Ono, Sarah Projansky, Robin A. Roberts\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, United States\nImprint: Rowman & Littlefield\nISBN-13: 9780847698356, 978-0847698356\nSynopsis\nA new collection on women in American television in the 90s uncovers a cultural obsession with tough yet sexy heroines in mythical pasts, the 'girl power' present, and utopic futures. Xena, Buffy, Sabrina, and a host of other characters have become household words, as well as icons of pop culture 'feminism.' Their popularity makes for successful programming, however, how much does this trend truly represent a contemporary feminist breakthrough? And what does it mean for feminism in the next few decades? Fantasy Girls: Navigating the New Universe of Science Fiction and Fantasy Te.