The Measure of a Man (Star Trek: The Next Generation) The Measure of a Man (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "The Measure of a Man" is the ninth episode of the of the American science fiction television series "", the 35th episode overall. It was originally released on February 13, 1989, in broadcast syndication. It was written as a spec script by former attorney and "" novelist Melinda M. Snodgrass. It was directed by Robert Scheerer. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Federation starship "Enterprise". In this episode, the rights of the android officer Lt. Commander Data (Brent Spiner) are threatened
Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual "Galaxy"-class ships. In addition to the more serious material, the manual also contains a number of inside jokes. These include: The print version was later complemented by a similar electronic version, the "". A follow-up title, the "", was published in 1998. Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual Star Trek: The Next Generation: Technical Manual ("ST:TNG TM") is a paperback reference guide detailing the inner and other workings of the fictional Federation starship "Enterprise"-D and other aspects of technology that appeared in the television series "". Authored by Rick Sternbach and Michael Okuda, who both worked in the art