| A Galaxy Here and Now: Historical and Cultural Readings of Star Wars Contributor(s): Lee, Peter W. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1476662207 ISBN-13: 9781476662206 Publisher: McFarland & Company OUR PRICE: $29.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism |
| Dewey: 791.437 |
| LCCN: 2015049160 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.9" W x 9" (0.70 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Star Wars begins with its famous title sequence, setting the story in the ancient past of a remote galaxy. Yet the phenomenal success of the film, the franchise, and its expanded universe is based upon its reflection of historical and cultural milieus here on modern-day Earth. This collection of new essays examine various ways in which George Lucas's saga touches upon contemporary social and political issues. Topics include the impact of the film's score on musical genres, feminism and NASA, the epic mimicry of Western-African and Bedouin cultural motifs, gender identity construction, Cold War narratives in radio and national mythology, and fan interpretations of authorship and authenticity. |