Media, Myth, and Society [electronic resource] /
Berger, A.author.
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.
Cover; Halftitle; About the author; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Acknowledgments; 1 The Myth Model; 2 The Structure of Myth; 3 A Sociological Analysis of Myth; 4 Psychoanalytic Approaches to Myth; 5 The Semiotics of Myth; 6 Hercules (aka Herakles) and Hercule Poirot; 7 Heroes Against Monsters: Theseus and David; 8 Odysseus/Ulysses and Athena; Coda; References; Index
"Palgrave pivot".
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
Culture—Study and teaching.
Literature—Philosophy.
Communication.
Cultural studies.
Sociology.
Regional and Cultural Studies.
Literary Theory.
Cultural Theory.
Media Studies.
Cultural Studies.
Sociology, general.