“This book harnesses unexpected philosophical traditions to read the fragmented place of the superhero in contemporary culture. Shaped by cartoon, caricature, tall tales, science fiction, and wit, the hero emerges as a delightful and idiosyncratic figure, radically breaking with the primary equation of superheroism with physical prowess.” (Saikat Majumdar, Professor of English and Creative Writing, Ashoka University, India)
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Provides a radical re-thinking of the philosophy and politics of the concept of the superhero Theorizes the concept of the superhero by drawing on a number of figures in continental philosophy Studies figures in South Asian popular culture, like Shonku, Ghanada, and Birbal as superheroes
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9783031629358
Publisert
2025-07-25
Utgiver
Springer International Publishing AG
Høyde
210 mm
Bredde
148 mm
Aldersnivå
Research, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
19
Forfatter