Media, myth, and society

Author(s)

• Berger, Arthur Asa

Bibliographic Information

Media, myth, and society

Arthur Asa Berger

（Palgrave pivot）

Palgrave Macmillan, 2013

• : Hardback

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 126-128) and index

Also issued online

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Using a cultural approach to classical myths, this book examines how they affect psychoanalytic theory, historical experience, elite culture, popular culture, and everyday life. Berger explores diverse topics such as the Oedipus Myth, James Bond, Star Wars, and fairy tales.

Table of Contents

The Myth Model The Structure of Myth A Sociological Analysis of Myth Psychoanalytic Approaches to Myth The Semiotics of Myth Hercules (aka Heracles) and Hercule Poirot Heroes Against Monsters: Theseus and David Odysseus and Athena

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Details

• NCID: BB23268648
• ISBN:
  • 9781137301666
• LCCN: 2012277248
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: x, 133 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : BL313
  • DC23 : 398.2
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Mythology -- Social aspects
  • LCSH : Mythology in literature
  • LCSH : Mythology in motion pictures
  • LCSH : Psychoanalysis and culture
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BB1163475X