Myth in the Modern World: Essays on Intersections with Ideology and Culture

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, this volume reveals, extends beyond ancient stories of gods and heroes to express the hopes, fears and reality of everyday life. Wydawnictwo: McFarland & Co Inc Rok wydania: 2014 Okładka: miękka Liczba stron: 240 Wymiary: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.2 cm Ilustracje: notes, bibliographies, index Język: angielski ISBN: 9780786478408