Wonder Woman and Philosophy
| Other author | Irwin, William Series edited by |
| Other author | Held, Jacob M. Editor |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Wiley-Blackwell [Imprint] Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated |
| Description | 240 p. 22.900 x 015.200 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Ser. |
| Summary | Annotation Wonder Woman and Philosophy: The Amazonian Mystique explores a wide range of philosophical questions surrounding the most popular female superhero of all time, from her creation as feminist propaganda during World War II up to the first female lead in the blockbuster DC movie-franchise.The first book dedicated to the philosophical questions raised by the complex and enduringly iconic super-heroineFighting fascism with feminism since 1941, considers the power of Wonder Woman as an exploration of gender identity and also that of the human condition - what limits us and what we can overcomeConfronts the ambiguities of Wonder Woman, from her roles as a feminist cause and fully empowered woman, to her objectification as sexual fantasyTopics explored include origin stories and identity, propaganda and art, altruism and the ethics of care, Amazonians as transhumanists, eroticism and graphic novels, the crafting of a heroine, domination, relationships, the ethics of killing and torture, and many more. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9781119280774 |
| ISBN | 111928077X (E-Book) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9781119280774 |
| Stock number | 00028608 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |