{"product_id":"millennial-mythmaking-essays-on-the-power-of-science-fiction-and-fantasy-literature-films-and-games-paperback","title":"Millennial Mythmaking: Essays on the Power of Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, Films and Games - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Perlich\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eDavid Whitt\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Contemporary myths, particularly science fiction and fantasy texts, can provide commentary on who we are as a culture, what we have created, and where we are going. These nine essays from a variety of disciplines expand upon the writings of Joseph Campbell and the hero's journey. Modern examples of myths from various sources such as \u003ci\u003ePlanet of the Apes, Wicked, Pan's Labyrinth, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSpirited Away\u003c\/i\u003e; the Harry Potter series; and \u003ci\u003eSecond Life\u003c\/i\u003e are analyzed as creative mythology and a representation of contemporary culture and emerging technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Perlich\u003c\/b\u003e is an associate professor of communication studies at Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minnesota. His teaching specialties include communication theory, mixed research methods, public speaking (presentation-based courses), and interpersonal communication. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Whitt\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of communication studies at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. He teaches mass media, persuasion, communication in the professions, and has taught courses on \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e, comic books, and the Irish rock group U2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 212\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.8 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460783816957,"sku":"9780786445622","price":60.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/R0VEoxi9OM9780786445622.webp?v=1777256241","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/millennial-mythmaking-essays-on-the-power-of-science-fiction-and-fantasy-literature-films-and-games-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}