[PDF] Star Wars In The Public Square eBook

Author : Derek R. Sweet
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 31,21 MB
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1476623473

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Speculative science fiction, with its underlying socio-political dialogue, represents an important intersection of popular culture and public discourse. As a pop culture text, the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars offers critical commentary on contemporary issues, marking a moment of interplay whereby author and audience come together in what Russian philosopher Mikhail Bakhtin called collaborative meaning making. This book critically examines the series as a voice in the political dialogues concerning human cloning, torture, just war theory, peace and drone warfare.

Author : Patricia C. Wrede
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 49,96 MB
Release : 2012-04-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0545482313

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Award-winning author Patricia C. Wrede tells the final chapter of the Star Wars saga, in this incredible novel based on one of the most eagerly awaited movies of all time. The circle will now be complete: the final installment of the Star Wars saga, showing the emergence of Darth Vader, the downfall of the Jedi, and the revenge of the Sith.

Author : Daniel José Older
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 45,9 MB
Release : 2021-06-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1368063268

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Another exciting story in the #1 New York Times best-selling series! The Republic Fair is coming! Visitors from all over the galaxy are traveling to the planet Valo for a massive, awe-inspiring festival celebrating the Republic. While his fellow Valons prepare for the fair, Jedi Padawan Ram Jomaram is hiding out in his favorite place: a dingy garage filled with mechanical parts and tools. But when a security alarm goes off on the nearby hilltop nicknamed Crashpoint Peak, he ventures out with his trusty droid V-18 to investigate. There he discovers that someone has knocked out Valo's communications tower—a frightening sign that Valo, and the Republic Fair, are in danger. Sure enough, as Ram races to warn the Jedi, the dreaded Nihil unleash a surprise attack! It's up to Ram to face down the enemy at Crashpoint Tower and send a call for help to the Republic. Luckily, he's about to get some assistance from unexpected new friends... Don't miss all of the Star Wars: The High Republic adventures!

Author : Claudia Gray
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 28,84 MB
Release : 2021-02-02
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1368062091

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Long before the First Order, before the Empire, before even The Phantom Menace...Jedi lit the way for the galaxy in The High Republic.Padawan Reath Silas is being sent from the cosmopolitan galactic capital of Coruscant to the undeveloped frontier—and he couldn’t be less happy about it. He’d rather stay at the Jedi Temple, studying the archives. But when the ship he’s traveling on is knocked out of hyperspace in a galactic-wide disaster, Reath finds himself at the center of the action. The Jedi and their traveling companions find refuge on what appears to be an abandoned space station. But then strange things start happening, leading the Jedi to investigate the truth behind the mysterious station, a truth that could end in tragedy...Enjoy more adventures from the all-new era of storytelling of the glorious High Republic:Star Wars: Light of the JediStar Wars The High Republic: A Test of Courage - perfect for kids 8-12 years oldStar Wars The High Republic: The Great Jedi Rescue - perfect for kids 5-8 years old

Author : Cavan Scott
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 28,52 MB
Release : 2021-01-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1368074251

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Read along with Star Wars! Meet the noble and wise Jedi of the High Republic!When a disaster strikes in hyperspace, putting the people of Hetzal Prime in grave danger, only the Jedi of the High Republic can save the day!

Author : George Mann
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 12,54 MB
Release : 2022-11-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1368093906

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The New York Times best-selling series continues.... For light and life! A fun and action-packed middle grade adventure set in the world of the High Republic, 150 years before the storytelling of Phase I. Meet hyperspace prospectors, bold explorers, Jedi peacekeepers and more! Don't miss these other adventures of Star Wars: The High Republic! A Test of Courage by Justina Ireland, Race to Crashpoint Tower by Daniel José Older, and Mission to Disaster by Justina Ireland.

Author : Justina Ireland
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 46,6 MB
Release : 2022-03-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1368079407

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Centuries before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, in the era of the glorious High Republic, the Jedi are the guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy! The Jedi think the dreaded Nihil marauders have been all but defeated. Their leader is on the run and their numbers have dwindled. Jedi Knight Vernestra Rwoh hopes this means she will finally have time to really train her Padawan, Imri Cantaros—but reports of a Nihil attack on Port Haileap soon dash those hopes. For not only have the Nihil attacked the peaceful outpost, they have abducted Vernestra and Imri's friend, Avon Starros. The two Jedi set off for Port Haileap, determined to figure out where the Nihil have taken their friend. Meanwhile, Avon must put her smarts and skills to the ultimate test as she fights for survival among the Nihil—and uncovers a sinister plan. Can Vernestra and Imri find their friend before disaster strikes? The New York Times best-selling series continues.... For light and life!

Author : Jude Watson
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 41,59 MB
Release : 2014-09-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1484719816

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In this ninth adventure in the Jedi Quest series, Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi must counter a threat to the Senate under the watchful eye of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine—or the whole galaxy might be thrown into darkness! The Senate keeps chaos and lawlessness from taking over, but what if the Senators are not safe? What if they are about to be attacked by sinister forces? It is up to Anakin and Obi-Wan to help ensure that peace and justice reign supreme.

Author : Chris Kempshall
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 38,87 MB
Release : 2022-08-11
Category : History
ISBN : 1351382705

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This book provides the first detailed and comprehensive examination of all the materials making up the Star Wars franchise relating to the portrayal and representation of real-world history and politics. Drawing on a variety of sources, including films, published interviews with directors and actors, novels, comics, and computer games, this volume explores the ways in which historical and contemporary events have been repurposed within Star Wars. It focuses on key themes such as fascism and the Galactic Empire, the failures of democracy, the portrayal of warfare, the morality of the Jedi, and the representations of sex, gender, and race. Through these themes, this study highlights the impacts of the fall of the Soviet Union, the War on Terror, and the failures of the United Nations upon the ‘galaxy far, far away’. By analysing and understanding these events and their portrayal within Star Wars, it shows how the most popular media franchise in existence aims to speak about wider contemporary events and issues. The History and Politics of Star Wars is useful for upper-level undergraduates, postgraduates, and scholars of a variety of disciplines such as transmedia studies, science fiction, cultural studies, and world history and politics in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.