Superman and philosophy : what would the Man of Steel do? /

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Imprint:Malden, MA : John Wiley, 2013.
Description:vii, 248 pages ; 23 cm.
Language:English
Series:The Blackwell philosophy and popCulture series
Blackwell philosophy and popculture series.
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/9051623
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Other authors / contributors:White, Mark D., 1971-
ISBN:9781118018095 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1118018095 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781118541692 (epdf)
9781118589045 (epub)
9781118541753 (emobi)
9781118541821 (wol)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Summary:Go beyond the cape and into the mind of the Man of Steel, in time for release of Zack Snyder's Man of Steel movie and Superman's 75th anniversary <p>He has thrilled millions for 75 years, with a legacy that transcends national, cultural, and generational borders, but is there more to the Man of Steel than just your average mythic superhero in a cape? The 20 chapters in this book present a fascinating exploration of some of the deeper philosophical questions raised by Superman, the Last Son of Krypton and the newest hero in the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture arsenal.</p>
Physical Description:vii, 248 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781118018095 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1118018095 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781118541692 (epdf)
9781118589045 (epub)
9781118541753 (emobi)
9781118541821 (wol)