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001 2011043329
003 DLC
005 20111107191951.0
008 111104s2012 nju b 001 0 eng
010 $a 2011043329
020 $a9781118074572 (pbk.)
040 $aDLC$beng$cDLC$erda
042 $apcc
050 00 $aPN6728.A9$bA93 2012
082 00 $a791.43/652$223
084 $aPHI000000$2bisacsh
245 04 $aThe Avengers and philosophy :$bEarth's mightiest thinkers /$cedited by Mark D. White.
260 $aHoboken, New Jersey :$bJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc.,$c[2012]
263 $a1203
300 $apages cm.
336 $atext$2rdacontent
337 $aunmediated$2rdamedia
338 $avolume$2rdacarrier
490 0 $aThe Blackwell philosophy and pop culture series ;$v46
520 $a"An engaging look at the philosophical underpinnings of Earth's Mightiest Heroes-timed for the release of Joss Whedon's long-awaited film adaptation Avengers, assemble! Tackling intriguing dilemmas and issues that no single great philosopher can withstand, this powerful book enlists the brainpower of an A-list team of history's most prominent thinkers to explore the themes behind the action of Marvel Comics' all-star superhero team. Arms you with new insights into the characters and themes of The Avengers. Deepens your appreciation both of The Avengers comics and the Joss Whedon movie adaptation Answers the philosophical questions you've always had about Earth's Mightiest Heroes, including: Can a reformed criminal become a superhero? Can an android love a human? If a hero beats his wife, is he still a hero? Helps you think differently about the members of the superhero team-Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and the others This thought-provoking book will help you understand this band of superheroes better, whether you've followed the Avengers for years or are a Joss Whedon fan just getting to know them"--$cProvided by publisher.
520 $a"This thought-provoking book will help you understand this band of superheroes better, whether you've followed the Avengers for years or are a Joss Whedon fan just getting to know them. Answers the philosophical questions you've always had about Earth's Mightiest Heroes, including: Can a reformed criminal become a superhero? Can an android love a human? If a hero beats his wife, is he still a hero? Helps you think differently about the members of the superhero team--Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and the others"--$cProvided by publisher.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
650 0 $aAvengers (Fictitious characters)
650 0 $aComic books, strips, etc.$xMoral and ethical aspects.
650 0 $aSuperheroes in literature.
650 0 $aSuperhero films$xHistory and criticism.
650 0 $aPhilosophy in literature.
650 0 $aPhilosophy in motion pictures.
650 7 $aPHILOSOPHY / General.$2bisacsh
700 1 $aWhite, Mark D.,$d1971-$eeditor of compilation.