Speculative science fiction, with its underlying socio-political dialogue, represents an important intersection of popular culture and public discourse. As a pop culture text, the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars offers critical commentary on contemporary issues, marking a moment of interplay whereby author and audience come together in what Russian philosopher Mikhail Bakhtin called collaborative meaning making. This book critically examines the series as a voice in the political dialogues concerning human cloning, torture, just war theory, peace and drone warfare.
Speculative science fiction, with its underlying socio-political dialogue, represents an important intersection of popular culture and public discourse. As a pop culture text, the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars offers critical commentary on contemporary issues, marking a moment of interplay whereby author and audience come together in what Russian philosopher Mikhail Bakhtin called collaborative meaning making. This book critically examines the series as a voice in the political dialogues concerning human cloning, torture, just war theory, peace and drone warfare.
Produktdetails
Produktdetails
Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy Nr.50
Derek R. Sweet is an associate professor of communication studies at Luther College and writes, primarily, about the intersection of rhetoric, popular culture, and politics. He lives in Decorah, Iowa.
Inhaltsangabe
Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction: Star Wars and Politics One-Science Fiction, Rhetoric and Dialogue in the Public Square Two-Congress and the Clone Troopers Three-Torture and the Path to the Dark Side Four-Obama, Obi-Wan and the Contradiction of Fighting a Just War Five-Guardians of Peace Six-Attack of the Drones! Seven-The Clone Wars, Dialogue and the Public Square Chapter Notes Works Cited Index
Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction: Star Wars and Politics One-Science Fiction, Rhetoric and Dialogue in the Public Square Two-Congress and the Clone Troopers Three-Torture and the Path to the Dark Side Four-Obama, Obi-Wan and the Contradiction of Fighting a Just War Five-Guardians of Peace Six-Attack of the Drones! Seven-The Clone Wars, Dialogue and the Public Square Chapter Notes Works Cited Index
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