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Ink-stained amazons and cinematic warriors : superwomen in modern mythology

By Stuller , Jennifer K

Book information

Publisher
I. B. Tauris
Year
2010
ISBN
1845119657, 978-1-84511-965-2, 9780857713582, 0857713582, 9781441676399, 1441676392, 978-0-85773-208-8
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
2 MB (2173856 bytes)
Pages
239\0
Time added
2015-12-23 22:00:00
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Description

In this comprehensive history, inquiry, critique, and reference guide, Stuller argues that Superwomen, from Wonder Woman to Charlie’s Angels, are more than just love interests or sidekicks who stand by their supermen. She shows how the female hero in modern mythology has broken through the traditional boy's club barrier to reveal the pivotal role of high-heeled crimefighters in popular culture. Chapter topics include love and compassion, spies and sexuality, daddy’s girls, and the complicated roles of superwomen who are also mothers. The book also includes a glossary of modern mythic women, as well as a foreword by acclaimed cultural commentator Roz Kaveney, author of Superheroes! Capes and Crusaders in Comics and Films. http://www.ink-stainedamazon.com/

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