The empire triumphant : race, religion and rebellion in the Star wars films /
"The first topic of this examination is how the films use the language of colonialism to emphasize the idea of imperialism. Next the author looks at how Asian influences provide a subtext for much of the action. Then turns to the representation of people of color in the Star Wars universe, and...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland,
[2005]
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| Online Access: | Table of contents |
| Summary: | "The first topic of this examination is how the films use the language of colonialism to emphasize the idea of imperialism. Next the author looks at how Asian influences provide a subtext for much of the action. Then turns to the representation of people of color in the Star Wars universe, and how other ethnicities are represented overall"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | ix, 214 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes filmography (page 201), bibliographical references (pages 203-208) and index. |
| ISBN: | 078642219X (softcover : alk. paper) |