Superman and philosophy : what would the Man of Steel do? /
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Imprint: | Malden, MA : John Wiley, 2013. |
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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 |
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> |
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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) |