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Informationen zum Autor Nathan Miczo is professor of communication at Western Illinois University. Klappentext How Superheroes Model Community examines superheroes as a community engaged in protecting the public sphere. Nathan Miczo highlights and explores the interpersonal and communicative practices that are necessary to being a member of such a community. Zusammenfassung How Superheroes Model Community examines superheroes as a community engaged in protecting the public sphere. Nathan Miczo highlights and explores the interpersonal and communicative practices that are necessary to being a member of such a community. Inhaltsverzeichnis Table of Contents Acknowledgements Preface Chapter 1: Introduction: Superheroes in the Public Sphere Chapter 2: The Disinterested Superhero: Freedom and Security in Marvel's Civil War Chapter 3: The Powerful Superhero: Sovereignty and Slavery in Batman Returns Chapter 4: The Empathic Superhero: Transformation of Character in Batman Begins and Iron Man Chapter 5: Superheroes in Action: Forgiveness and Commitment in Wonder Woman Chapter 6: The Thoughtful Superhero: Spider-Man and Intrapersonal Communication Chapter 7: The Thoughtless Supervillain: Banality and the Roots of Evil Chapter 8: Conclusion: Great Power, Great Relationships Bibliography About the Author
