Star Wars in the Public Square: The Clone Wars as Political Dialogue

by Derek R. Sweet

Speculative science fiction, with its underlying socio-political dialogue, represents an important intersection of popular culture and public discourse. As a pop culture text, the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars offers critical commentary on contemporary issues, marking a moment of interplay whereby author and audience come together in what Russian philosopher Mikhail Bakhtin called collaborative meaning making. This book critically...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786477644
• ISBN13: 9780786477647
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher