Joss Whedon Anarchist A Unified Theory of His Films and TV Shows by Mona and James Rocha 2019 Paperback
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| Author | Mona Rocha, James Rocha |
|---|---|
| Dewey Decimal | 791.4575 |
| Dewey Edition | 23 |
| Format | Trade Paperback |
| ISBN-10 | 1476673837 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781476673837 |
| Illustrated | Yes |
| Intended Audience | Scholarly & Professional |
| Item Height | 0.5 in |
| Item Length | 9 in |
| Item Weight | 10.6 Oz |
| Item Width | 6 in |
| LC Classification Number | PN1992.4.W49R63 2019 |
| LCCN | 2019-025318 |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 225 Pages |
| Number of Volumes | 1 vol. |
| Publication Name | Joss Whedon, Anarchist? : a Unified Theory of the Films and Television Series |
| Publication Year | 2019 |
| Publisher | Mcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers |
| Series | Worlds of Whedon Ser. |
| Subject | Television / Genres / Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror, Political Ideologies / Anarchism, Political, Subjects & Themes / Politics |
| Subject Area | Literary Criticism, Political Science, Philosophy, Performing Arts |
| Synopsis | Traces a theme of anarchist theory through the multiple strings of the Whedonverse - all of Joss Whedon's works show how ordinary heroes can unite for the love of humanity to save the world from hierarchy and paternalism., Joss Whedon has created numerous TV series, movies, comics and one sing-along-blog, all of which focus on societal problems in the metaphorical guise of monsters-of-the-week and over-arching big-bads. The present work examines structural violence through interdimensional law firm Wolfram & Hart's legal representation of evil. We explore the limits of consent through the Rossum Corporation's coercion and manipulation. We rehearse the struggle to find meaningful freedom from the crew of Serenity . This book traces a theme of anarchist theory through the multiple strings of the Whedonverse--all of his works show how ordinary heroes can unite for the love of humanity to save the world from hierarchy and paternalism. |
| Table Of Content | Table of Contents Preface Introduction: An Anarchist Sing-Along (Freely Provide Your Own Music and Lyrics) One. Striking at the Machine: Structural Violence in Angel's Wolfram & Hart Two. Programmable Slaves: Constrained Freedom in the Dollhouse Three. Tips for Organizing Anarchy: Marvel and the Push/Pull of Anarchism Four. The Black Reaching Out: Anarcho-Capitalists vs. Anarcho-Socialists on Board the Firefly Five. Anarcha-Feminist Scoobies: Buffy's Slaying Critique Six. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Show That Hierarchy Has Nightmares About Conclusion: Internal Revolution as Solution Chapter Notes Bibliography Index |
| Type | Textbook |
| brand | Mcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers |
| gtin13 | 9781476673837 |
Deekshith Shetty
This book offers a fresh, thought-provoking take on Joss Whedon’s work, diving deep into the anarchist themes woven throughout his films and TV shows. The analysis is sharp, engaging, and packed with insights that even die-hard fans will appreciate. A must-read for anyone who loves Whedon’s storytelling!