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The world according to Star Wars
- Title
- The world according to Star Wars / Cass R. Sunstein.
- Author
- Sunstein, Cass R.
- Publication
- New York : Dey Street Books, [2016]
- Supplementary Content
- Cover image
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFC 16-403 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
Details
- Description
- 223 pages; 20 cm
- Summary
- "In this fun, erudite, and often moving book, Cass R. Sunstein explores the lessons of Star Wars as they relate to childhood, fathers, the Dark Side, rebellion, and redemption. As it turns out, Star Wars also has a lot to teach us about constitutional law, economics, and political uprisings. Sunstein tells the story of the films wildly unanticipated success and explores why some things succeed while others fail. Ultimately, Sunstein argues, Star Wars is about freedom of choice and our never-ending ability to make the right decision when the chips are down. Written with buoyant prose and considerable heart, The World According to Star Wars shines a bright new light on the most beloved story of our time."--Adapted from dust jacket.
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
- Introduction: Learning from Star Wars -- I am your father : the heroic journey of George Lucas -- The movie no one liked : an expected flop becomes the defining work of our time -- Secrets of success : was Star Wars awesome, well-timed, or just very lucky? -- Thirteen ways of looking at Star Wars : of Christianity, Oedipus, politics, economics, and Darth Jar Jar -- Fathers and sons : you can be redeemed, especially if your kid really likes you -- Freedom of choice : it's not about destiny or prophecy -- Rebels : why empires fall, why resistance fighters (and terrorists) rise -- Constitutional episodes : free speech, sex equality, and same-sex marriage as episodes -- The Force and the monomyth : of magic, God, and humanitys very favorite tale -- Our myth, ourselves : why Star Wars gets to us.
- Call Number
- JFC 16-403
- ISBN
- 9780062484222
- 0062484222
- LCCN
- 2016003312
- OCLC
- 930485903
- Author
- Sunstein, Cass R., author.
- Title
- The world according to Star Wars / Cass R. Sunstein.
- Publisher
- New York : Dey Street Books, [2016]
- Edition
- First edition.
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
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- Other Form:
- Online version: Sunstein, Cass R., author. World according to Star Wars. First edition. New York : Dey Street Books, 2016 9780062484246 (DLC) 2016008075
- Research Call Number
- JFC 16-403