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The Virtues of Captain America
The first look at the philosophy behind the Captain America comics and movies, publishing in advance of the movie release of Captain America: The Winter Solider in April 2014. In The Virtues of Captain America, philosopher and long-time comics fan Mark D. White argues that the core principles, compassion, and judgment exhibited by the 1940’s comic book character Captain America remain relevant to the modern world. Simply put, "Cap" embodies many of the classical virtues that have been important to us since the days of the ancient Greeks: honesty, courage, loyalty, perseverance, and, perhaps most importantly, honor. Full of entertaining examples from more than 50 years of comic books, White...
Comic Books and American Cultural History
A highly original collection of essays, demonstrating how comic books can be used as primary sources in the teaching and understanding of American history.
The Encyclopedia of LGBTQIA+ Portrayals in American Film
"A valuable reference guide for film collections and LGBTQIA+ studies." — Library Journal, Starred Review The depictions of LGBTQIA+ characters in film have always varied immensely. However, the negative depictions often seem to outweigh the positive, perhaps because of the hurt they inspire or perhaps because they regrettably outnumber the positive films. The Encyclopedia of LGBTQIA+ Portrayals in American Film explores works from the past fifty years in order to not only discuss how LGBTQIA+ characters are portrayed in American film, but also how these portrayals affect viewers. Contributors to this valuable reference include film and media scholars, gender studies scholars, journalists,...
Moby-Dick
A young sailor named Ishmael embarks on a whaling voyage aboard the Pequod, commanded by the enigmatic and obsessive Captain Ahab. As the ship sets sail from Nantucket, Ishmael becomes embroiled in Ahab's relentless quest for vengeance against the white whale, Moby Dick, who had previously maimed him by severing his leg. The journey takes the crew across the vast expanse of the ocean, encountering dangers both natural and supernatural, as Ahab's obsession consumes him and drives the crew inexorably towards their fateful encounter with the legendary leviathan. Although today considered one of the cornerstones of American literature, Moby-Dick was not an immediate success. Published in 1851, it was not until the early 20th century that the novel began to receive praise. Since then it has become one of the most famous novel’s in the world. HERMAN MELVILLE [1819-1891] was an American poet and novelist. Melville was not popular during his own lifetime and largely forgotten upon his death, however, during the 20th century his work was rediscovered and his novel Moby-Dick [1851] is today considered one of the great American novels.
Captain America and the Nationalist Superhero
"Nationalist superheroes--such as Captain America, Captain Canuck, and Union Jack--often signify the 'nation-state' for readers, but how do these characters and comic books address issues of multiculturalism and geopolitical order? In his engaging book Captain America and the Nationalist Superhero, geographer Jason Dittmer traces the evolution of the comic book genre as it adapted to new national audiences. He argues that these iconic superheroes contribute to our contemporary understandings of national identity, the righteous use of power, and the role of the United States, Canada, and Britain in the world. Tracing the nationalist superhero genre from its World War II origins to contemporar...
