Sex, Politics, and Religion in Star Wars - An Anthology (Hardcover, New)

In 1977, Star Wars blazed across the screen to become one of the highest grossing and most beloved movies of all time, spawning an unprecedented merchandising phenomenon. It was followed by two sequels and three prequels, all of which became blockbusters. Comic books, novels, graphic novels, and magazines devoted to the films added to the mythology of George Lucas s creation. Despite the impact of the franchise on popular culture, however, discussion of the films from a scholarly perspective has not kept pace with the films. In Sex, Politics, and Religion in Star Wars: An Anthology, Douglas Brode and Leah Deyneka have assembled a provocative collection of essays exploring some of the more intriguing aspects of the Star Wars phenomenon. Contributors to the volume tackle such hot topics as race and racism in the Star Wars galaxy, Judeo-Christian and Eastern religious themes, homosexual romance, and philosophical and political implications both earthbound and otherworldly. These essays interpret the Star Wars universe from a variety of perspectives including feminist and Freudian offering insights from writers who bring a new passion to the subject. A companion volume to Myth, Media, and Culture in Star Wars, Sex, Politics, and Religion in Star Wars is an authoritative anthology incorporating scholarly analysis with engaging insights. It will engross readers, both fans and scholars alike."

General

Imprint:	Scarecrow Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2012
First published:	July 2012
Editors:	Douglas Brode • Leah Deyneka
Dimensions:	236 x 159 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	192
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-8108-8514-1
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Films, cinema > General
LSN:	0-8108-8514-X
Barcode:	9780810885141

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