American Heroes in a Media Age

American Heroes in a Media Age
Author: Susan J. Drucker
Publisher: VNR AG
Total Pages: 360
Release: 1994
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781881303190

This volume explores the relationship of hero to celebrity and the changing role of the hero in American culture. It establishes that the nature of hero and its function in society is a communication phenomenon, which has been and is being altered by the rapid advance of electronic media.

On Leadership

On Leadership
Author: James G. March
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2009-02-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1405142618

In this series of lectures, previously unpublished in English, andhere translated from a French reconstruction and interpretation bynoted scholar Thierry Weil, leading organizational scholar JamesMarch uses great works of literature to explore the problems ofleadership. Uses great works of literature to explore the problems ofleadership, for example War and Peace, Othello, and DonQuixote. Presents moral dilemmas related to leadership, for example thebalance between private life and public duties, and between theexpression and the control of sexuality. Encourages readers to explore ideas that are sometimessubversive and unpalatable but may allow organizations to adapt ina rapidly changing world.

Public Characters

Public Characters
Author: James M. Jasper
Publisher:
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2020
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0190050047

Heroes, villains, victims, and minions have been the building blocks of moral and political reputations throughout human history. In Public Characters, the authors look at visual images, music, and words to show the techniques by which these characters get constructed. They also trace the impact of these public characters in politics, including the 2016 triumph of Donald J. Trump through his ability to cast opponents as villains and minions.

Gender and Heroism in Early Modern English Literature

Gender and Heroism in Early Modern English Literature
Author: Mary Beth Rose
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2002
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0226725731

Rose examines the glamorous, failed destinies of heroes in plays by William Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, and Christopher Marlowe ; Queen Elizabeth I's creation of a heroic identity in her public speaches ; autobiographies of four ordinary women thrust into the public sphere by civil war ; and the seducation of heroes into slavery in works by John Milton, Aphra Behn, and Mary Astell.--Back cover.

Digest

Digest
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 976
Release: 1915
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Heroes in Contemporary British Culture

Heroes in Contemporary British Culture
Author: Barbara Korte
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2021-05-13
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1000382699

This book explores how British culture is negotiating heroes and heroisms in the twenty-first century. It posits a nexus between the heroic and the state of the nation and explores this idea through British television drama. Drawing on case studies including programmes such as The Last Kingdom, Spooks, Luther and Merlin, the book explores the aesthetic strategies of heroisation in television drama and contextualises the programmes within British public discourses at the time of their production, original broadcasting and first reception. British television drama is a cultural forum in which contemporary Britain’s problems, wishes and cultural values are revealed and debated. By revealing the tensions in contemporary notions of heroes and heroisms, television drama employs the heroic as a lens through which to scrutinise contemporary British society and its responses to crisis and change. Looking back on the development of heroic representations in British television drama over the last twenty years, this book’s analyses show how heroisation in television drama reacts to, and reveals shifts in, British structures of feeling in a time marked by insecurity. The book is ideal for readers interested in British cultural studies, studies of the heroic and popular culture. Introduction of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons [Attribution (CC-BY-)] 4.0 license.

Everyday Acts of Bravery

Everyday Acts of Bravery
Author: Azhar ul Haque Sario
Publisher: epubli
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2024-10-04
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 375988668X

**Everyday Acts of Bravery** is a profound exploration of the quiet, often unnoticed moments of courage that shape our lives and communities. This book delves into the essence of bravery, not as grandiose acts of heroism, but as the small, everyday decisions that require immense inner strength. Through a series of compelling narratives, it highlights how ordinary people exhibit extraordinary courage in their routine lives, demonstrating resilience in the face of adversity, and standing up against oppression and injustice in subtle yet powerful ways. The book honors caregivers who dedicate their lives to supporting others, often at great personal sacrifice, and explores the unexpected partnerships that form in the pursuit of justice and equality. It delves into the lives of whistleblowers who risk everything to expose the truth, and addresses the profound bravery required to navigate grief and loss. The transformative power of forgiveness is also explored, illustrating how letting go of anger and resentment can lead to healing and reconciliation. In addition to human stories, the book takes a fascinating look at the courageous behaviors exhibited by animals, revealing the remarkable acts of bravery found in nature. Finally, it pays tribute to the countless individuals who stepped up during the global pandemic, highlighting the extraordinary acts of kindness and bravery that emerged during one of the most challenging times in recent history. **Everyday Acts of Bravery** is a heartfelt tribute to the resilience and courage that reside within us all. Through these diverse and inspiring stories, readers are reminded that bravery is not confined to grand gestures but is woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. This book encourages us to recognize and celebrate the quiet acts of bravery that often go unnoticed, inspiring us to find our own moments of courage in the mundane.

Fiction Sets You Free

Fiction Sets You Free
Author: Russell A. Berman
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2007-09
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1587297094

In what can only be called a genuine intellectual adventure, Russell Berman raises fundamental questions long ignored by literary scholars; Why does literature command our attention at all? Why would society want to cultivate a sphere of activity devoted to the careful study of literary fiction? Written as a tonic to what he calls the debilitating cultural relativism of contemporary literary studies, Fiction Sets You Free advances the innovative argument that literature and capitalism, rather than representing merely commercialization, actually belie a long and positive association: literary autonomy is a central part of modern Western culture, thoroughly intertwined with political democracy and free market capitalism.