The Empire Triumphant: Race, Religion and Rebellion in the Star Wars Films

by Kevin J. Wetmore Jr.

Book Overview

George Lucas's first Star Wars trilogy shows the influences of its era; Cold War tension is evident in its theme of rebellion against totalitarianism. Recent entries in the Star Wars saga--The Phantom Menace (1999) and Attack of the Clones (2002)--are much more concerned with evil corporations, terrorists, and the corruption of the political process. Each film is influenced by the times in which it was released, but also by cultural...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 078642219X
• ISBN13: 9780786422197
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher