Heroism as a Global Phenomenon in Contemporary Culture

Heroes and heroic discourse have gained new visibility in the twenty-first century, but research has ignored that heroism is increasingly a global phenomenon. This edited collection explores how transnational and transcultural processes of translation and adaptation shape notions of the heroic in non-Western and Western cultures. It provides fresh perspectives on heroism studies and offers a new angle for global and postcolonial studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 26 March 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In the twenty-first century, heroes and heroic discourse have gained unprecedented prominence. While recent research has acknowledged this phenomenon, it has largely overlooked the fact that heroism has become a global phenomenon, encompassing both production and consumption on a worldwide scale. This edited collection seeks to fill this research gap by bringing together case studies from scholars across different regions and disciplines. Through their exploration, the contributors shed light on how transnational and transcultural processes of translation and adaptation shape perceptions of heroism in non-Western and Western cultures alike. The book offers fresh insights into the field of heroism studies and provides a novel perspective for global and postcolonial studies.
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Weight: 490g
Dimension: 160 x 235 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367206659