Empowered

The Symbolism, Feminism, and Superheroism of Wonder Woman

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Valerie Estelle Frankel

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Paperback / softback

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Wonder Woman is an icon...but an icon of what? To some, she's Lynda Carter, spinning into star-studded shorts to save the day. To others, she's a racy Halloween costume or inspiring feminist role model. Which is true? This book analyzes each era of Wonder Woman, from the Golden Age to George Pérez and Gail Simone's reboots to The New 52 and television shows, cartoons, and films. Which teach the right messages for girls and boys? Which have problematic symbols? Most of all, which present an empowering female superhero and which just a fun-loving princess in an improbably clinging corset? Let's find out.

Author Biography:

Valerie Estelle Frankel is the author of many nonfiction books including Buffy and the Heroine's Journey, From Girl to Goddess: The Heroine's Journey in Myth and Legend, Katniss the Cattail: An Unauthorized Guide to Names and Symbols in The Hunger Games, Winning the Game of Thrones: The Host of Characters and their Agendas, Doctor Who: The What Where and How, and Sherlock: Every Canon Reference You May Have Missed in BBC's Series 1-3. Once a lecturer at San Jose State University, she's a frequent speaker on fantasy, myth, pop culture, and the heroine's journey and can be found at http: //vefrankel.com

Release date Australia

April 3rd, 2015

Author

Valerie Estelle Frankel

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Pages

342

Dimensions

140x216x19

ISBN-13

9780692409572

Product ID

23459824

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