The myth of the American superhero / John Shelton Lawrence and Robert Jewett.

Author/creator Lawrence, John Shelton
Other author Jewett, Robert.
Format Book
Publication InfoGrand Rapids, Mich. : W.B. Eerdmans, ©2002.
Descriptionxi, 416 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects
Popular culture--United States.
Heroes in mass media.
Heroes--United States. --Folklore.
National characteristics, American.
Heroes--Political aspects. --United States.
Political culture--United States.
United States--Civilization.
United States--Intellectual life.

Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2002023825
ISBN0802860834 (alk. paper)
ISBN0802849113