Marveling religion: critical discourses, religion, and the marvel cinematic universe

"Marveling Religion: Critical Discourses, Religion, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe explores the intersection of religion and cinema through the lenses of critical discourse"--

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Weitere Verfasser: Baldwin, Jennifer 1978- (HerausgeberIn), Hodge, Daniel White 1974- (HerausgeberIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Lanham; Boulder ; New York ; London Lexington Books [2022]
Schriftenreihe:Religion and science as a critical discourse
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Zusammenfassung:"Marveling Religion: Critical Discourses, Religion, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe explores the intersection of religion and cinema through the lenses of critical discourse"--
Marveling Religion: Critical Discourses, Religion, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe is an edited volume that explores the intersection of religion and cinema through the lenses of critical discourse. The shared inquiry focuses on the various films comprising the first three phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and corresponding Netflix series. The contributors explore various religious themes and how they intersect with culture through the MCU canon. The first part focuses on responses to the societal, governmental, and cultural context that solidified with clarity during the 2016 US presidential election cycle and in the following administration. Additionally, it provides lenses and resources for engaging in productive public actions. Part two explores cultural resources of sustaining activism and resistance as well as some of the key issues at stake in public action. The third part centers on militarization and resistance to state violence. Taken in concert, these three sections work together to provide frames for understanding while also keeping us engages in the concrete action to mobilize for social change. The overarching aim of the volume is to promote critical discourse regarding the dynamics of activism and political resistance--back cover
Beschreibung:xviii, 266 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:9781793621382
9781793621405

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