| X-Men and Philosophy: Astonishing Insight and Uncanny Argument in the Mutant X-Verse Contributor(s): Irwin, William (Editor), Housel, Rebecca (Editor), Wisnewski, J. Jeremy (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0470413409 ISBN-13: 9780470413401 Publisher: Wiley OUR PRICE: $18.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2009 Annotation: " X-Men" is one of the most popular comic book franchises ever, with successful spin-offs that include several feature films, cartoon series, bestselling video games, and merchandise. This is the first look at the deeper issues of the X-Men universe and the choices facing its powerful "mutants," such as identity, human ethics versus mutant morality, and self-sacrifice. J. Jeremy Wisnewski (Oneonta, NY) is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Hartwick College and the editor of Family Guy and Philosophy (978-1-4051-6316-3) and The Office and Philosophy (978-1-4051-7555-5). Rebecca Housel (Rochester, NY) is a professor at Rochester Institute of Technology, where she teaches about writing and pop culture. For William Irwin's biography, please see below. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy - Social Science | Popular Culture |
| Dewey: 741.597 |
| LCCN: 2008045526 |
| Series: Blackwell Philosophy & Pop Culture (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 5.98" W x 9.04" (0.80 lbs) 272 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: X-Men is one of the most popular comic book franchises ever, with successful spin-offs that include several feature films, cartoon series, bestselling video games, and merchandise. This is the first look at the deeper issues of the X-Men universe and the choices facing its powerful mutants, such as identity, human ethics versus mutant morality, and self-sacrifice. J. Jeremy Wisnewski (Oneonta, NY) is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Hartwick College and the editor of Family Guy and Philosophy (978-1-4051-6316-3) and The Office and Philosophy (978-1-4051-7555-5). Rebecca Housel (Rochester, NY) is a professor at Rochester Institute of Technology, where she teaches about writing and pop culture. For William Irwin's biography, please see below. |