Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy: Discovering Dune : Essays on Frank Herbert s Epic Saga (Series #81) (Paperback)

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Frank Herbert s Dune is one of the most well-known science fiction novels of all time and it is often revered alongside time-honored classics like The Lord of the Rings. Unlike Tolkien s work the Dune series has received remarkably little academic attention. This collection includes fourteen new essays from various academic disciplines-including philosophy political science disability studies Islamic theology environmental studies and Byzantine history-that examine all six of Herbert s Dune books. As a compendium it asserts that a multidisciplinary approach to the texts can lead to fresh discoveries. Also included in this collection are an introduction by Tim O Reilly who authored one of the first critical appraisals of Herbert s writings in 1981 and a comprehensive bibliography of essential primary and secondary sources. -- Frank Herbert s Dune is one of the most well-known science fiction novels of all time and it is often revered alongside time-honored classics like The Lord of the Rings. Unlike Tolkien s work the Dune series has received remarkably little academic attention. This collection includes fourteen new essays from various academic disciplines--including philosophy political science disability studies Islamic theology environmental studies and Byzantine history--that examine all six of Herbert s Dune books. As a compendium it asserts that a multidisciplinary approach to the texts can lead to fresh discoveries. Also included in this collection are an introduction by Tim O Reilly who authored one of the first critical appraisals of Herbert s writings in 1981 and a comprehensive bibliography of essential primary and secondary sources.