Journal article
The (D)Evolution of Heroes: An Expanded Typology of Heroes for the Electronic Age
Free inquiry in creative sociology, Vol.17(2)
01 Nov 1989
Abstract
Two major themes emerge from a review of various typologies of heroes: an emphasis on (1) a traditional-nontraditional dichotomy, & (2) a historical shift toward a greater number of nontraditional heroes. It is argued that the nontraditional hero type has expanded to include not only a greater number of heroes but many more subclassifications, a phenomenon primarily attributable to the rise of the electronic media. 1 Figure, 15 References. AA
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- Title
- The (D)Evolution of Heroes: An Expanded Typology of Heroes for the Electronic Age
- Creators
- Ernest Hakanen
- Publication Details
- Free inquiry in creative sociology, Vol.17(2)
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Communication
- Identifiers
- 991020542590104721