Format:
1 Online-Ressource (ix, 214 Seiten)
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Edition:
Electronic reproduction
ISBN:
9781476611716
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1476611718
Content:
"The first topic of this examination is how the films use the language of colonialism to emphasize the idea of imperialism. Next the author looks at how Asian influences provide a subtext for much of the action. Then turns to the representation of people of color in the Star Wars universe, and how other ethnicities are represented overall"--Provided by publisher
Content:
Frantz Fanon in a galaxy far, far away, or What is an empire without colonies? -- The power of mythmaking/May the Tao be with you: myth, religion, and Star Wars -- "Help me, Kurosawa Akira, you're my only hope": Asian culture and Star Wars -- "Making the galaxy safe for White people": people of color in the Star Wars universe -- "Bridge on the Planet Naboo": Asians (and others) as aliens -- The empire triumphant: cultural appropriation and postcolonial discourse.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-208) and index -- Includes filmography
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Electronic reproduction
Additional Edition:
9780786422197
Additional Edition:
078642219X
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Wetmore, Kevin J., 1969- Empire triumphant Jefferson, N.C : McFarland, ©2005
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic book
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