Assembling the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Essays on the Social, Cultural and Geopolitical Domains

By Julian C. Chambliss, Daniel Fandino, William L. Svitavsky

Book Overview

The Marvel Cinematic Universe--comprised of films, broadcast television and streaming series and digital shorts--has generated considerable fan engagement with its emphasis on socially relevant characters and plots. Beyond considerable box office achievements, the success of Marvel's movie studios has opened up dialogue on social, economic and political concerns that challenge established values and beliefs. This collection of new essays examines those controversial themes and the ways they represent, construct and distort American culture.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476664188
• ISBN13: 9781476664187
• Release Date: February 2018
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher