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The secret history of Wonder Woman /

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A cultural history of Wonder Woman traces the character's creation and enduring popularity, drawing on interviews and archival research to reveal the pivotal role of feminism in shaping her seven-decade story.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lepore, Jill, 1966-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2014.
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Marston, William Moulton, > 1893-1947.
Wonder Woman (Fictitious character)
Women superheroes.
Superheroes > Comic books, strips, etc.
Feminism > United States > History.
Women's rights > United States > History.
Feminism.
Superheroes in literature.
Women's rights.
United States.
History.
Description
Summary:A cultural history of Wonder Woman traces the character's creation and enduring popularity, drawing on interviews and archival research to reveal the pivotal role of feminism in shaping her seven-decade story.
Physical Description:xiv, 410 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (page 317-389) and index.
ISBN:9780385354042 (hardcover : alk. paper) :
0385354045 (hardcover : alk. paper)