Deconstructing the Hero: Literary Theory and Children's Literature by Hourihan, Margery

Routledge. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Routledge, 1997-11-06. Paperback. Used: Good.

Routledge. Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

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New. This book sets out to explore the structure and meanings within the most popular of all literary genres - the adventure story. Deconstructing the Hero offers analytical readings of some of the most widely read adventure stories such as Treasure Island , the James Bond stories and Star Wars. The book describes how adventure stories are influential in shaping children's perception and establishing values. When many of these stories define non-white, non-European people as inferior, and women as marginal or incapable, we should be worried about what they are teaching our children to think. Margery Hourihan shows how teaching children to read books critically can help to prevent the establishment of negative attitudes, discourage aggression and promote values of emotion and creativity.

Paperback / softback. New. This book sets out to explore the structure and meaning of a popular literary genre, the adventure story. It contains analytical readings of some of the most popular adventure stories and looks at their influence on children.

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Routledge, 1997. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 264 pages. 9.25x6.75x0.75 inches.

Routledge, 1997. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 264 pages. 9.25x6.75x0.75 inches.

Routledge. Paperback. New. 9x6x0.