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Langley, Travis, ed. Captain America vs. Iron Man: Freedom, Security, Psychology. New York: Sterling, 2016. Added by: joachim (2/17/17, 1:20 PM) Last edited by: joachim (2/17/17, 5:20 PM) |
Resource type: Book Language: en: English ID no. (ISBN etc.): 9781454917120 BibTeX citation key: Langley2016 Email resource to friend View all bibliographic details |
Categories: General Keywords: "Captain America", "Iron Man", Collection of essays, Psychology, Superhero, USA Creators: Langley Publisher: Sterling (New York) |
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Freedom vs. security: that is the dilemma explored in our latest entry in the popular psychology series—and two iconic superheroes come to completely opposite conclusions. This provocative collection of 10 essays, edited by acclaimed pop culture writer Travis Langley and with a foreword by the legendary Stan Lee, examines the complex psychological and political choices made by Captain America and Iron Man in the wake of a civil war. Why do they see things so differently? What are their motivations? Who is right? Captain America vs. Iron Man: Freedom, Security, Psychologyanalyzes the polar sides of this debate—national security vs. individual freedoms —exploring how trauma shaped these heroic characters, what it takes to become a superhero, and what role gender plays in one’s ability to resolve conflicts—along with questions of morality, leadership, and teamwork. Fans will find thought-provoking psychological material to discuss for hours.
Table of Contents Acknowledgments: Our Heros (vii) Travis Langley: Introduction: The Shield, the Armor, and the Basic Human Dilemma (1) I. Origins II. Missions III. Ideals Travis Langley: Final Word: Struggle (155) About the Editor (159) Added by: joachim Last edited by: joachim |