Myth in the modern world: essays on intersections with ideology and culture
"Ubiquitous and enduring, myths remain an inherent part of culture. These 10 essays explore the role of myth in the modern world, delving not only into science fiction and fantasy, but also into sport, terrorist rhetoric and television. The power of myth extends beyond ancient stories to expres...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
| Published: |
Jefferson, North Carolina
McFarland & Company
[2014]
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| In: | Year: 2014 |
| Volumes / Articles: | Show volumes/articles. |
| IxTheo Classification: | AA Study of religion AG Religious life; material religion |
| Further subjects: | B
Myth
B Myth in literature B Myth in mass media B Myth in motion pictures |
| Summary: | "Ubiquitous and enduring, myths remain an inherent part of culture. These 10 essays explore the role of myth in the modern world, delving not only into science fiction and fantasy, but also into sport, terrorist rhetoric and television. The power of myth extends beyond ancient stories to express the hopes, fears and reality of everyday life"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | viii, 232 Seiten, 23 cm |
| ISBN: | 0786478403 |