Superpower Heroes, Ghosts, and the Paranormal in American Culture |
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| Author:
| Booker, M. Keith |
| Series title: | Extraordinary World Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8032-3289-1 |
| Publication Date: | May 2010 |
| Publisher: | University of Nebraska Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $26.40 |
Book Description:
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Supernatural and superhuman elements have been prominent in American culture from the time of the New England Puritans. Superpower surveys the appearance of supernatural and superhuman elements in American culture, focusing on the American fascination with narratives involving supernatural adventure, superhuman heroes, and conspiracies driven by supernatural evil.
Supernatural and superhuman elements have been prominent in American culture from the time of the New England Puritans. Superpower surveys the appearance of supernatural and superhuman elements in American culture, focusing on the American fascination with narratives involving supernatural adventure, superhuman heroes, and conspiracies driven by supernatural evil.