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The politics and international relations of fantasy films and television : to win or die

Title
The politics and international relations of fantasy films and television : to win or die / Joel R. Campbell.
Author
Campbell, Joel R.
Publication
Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, [2023]

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Description
ix, 274 pages; 22 cm
Summary
This book uses several fantasy movies or movie series and television series to explain political and international relations (IR) concepts and theories. It indicates the importance of fantasy in literature, film and television, and its increasing impact on politics and International Relations. It then presents the political, IR, and social issues in each franchise, and in five chapters uses these tales key story arcs or plot points to illustrate major political and IR themes. The volume pays particular attention to such fantasy franchises as Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, the Harry Potter films, recent fairytale and childrens stories, and female-led fantasy projects. Joel R. Campbell is Associate Professor of political science at Troy University. He teaches in the Masters of Science in International Relations (MSIR) program in Troy's Pacific Region (Japan and Korea).
Subject
  • International relations in motion pictures
  • International relations on television
  • Fantasy films > History and criticism
  • Fantasy television programs > History and criticism
  • Fantasy films
  • Fantasy television programs
  • International relations in motion pictures
  • International relations on television
Genre/Form
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Call Number
MFL 24-159
ISBN
  • 3031242386
  • 9783031242380
OCLC
1355422369
Author
Campbell, Joel R., author.
Title
The politics and international relations of fantasy films and television : to win or die / Joel R. Campbell.
Publisher
Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, [2023]
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Local Note
AUTH: TROY UNIV. AIMED AT POL. SCIENCE, INTL. RELATIONS, AND FILM STUDIES INSTRUCTORS AND STUDENTS.
Other Form:
ebook version : 9783031242397
Research Call Number
MFL 24-159
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