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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.

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      Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/18/2022 12:08:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781476682013, 978-1476682013
      ISBN10: 1476682011

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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.

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