To Boldly Go

<p> In 2016 <I>Star Trek</I>--arguably the most popular science fiction franchise of all time--turned 50. During that time the original series and its various offshoots have created some of the genre's most iconic characters and reiterated a vision of an egalitarian future where humans no longer discriminate against race gender or sexuality. This collection of new essays provides a timely study of how well <I>Star Trek</I> has lived up to its own ideals of inclusivity and equality and how well prepared it is to boldly go with everyone into the next half century.</p>