The Virtues of Captain America

by Mark D. White

Book Overview

The first look at the philosophy behind the Captain America comics and movies, publishing in advance of the movie release of Captain America: The Winter Solider in April 2014.

In The Virtues of Captain America, philosopher and long-time comics fan Mark D. White argues that the core principles, compassion, and judgment exhibited by the 1940's comic book character Captain America remain relevant to the modern world. Simply...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1118619269
• ISBN13: 9781118619261
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.1"