Ellen Ripley of the Alien Quadrilogy has become an iconic female figure in the male dominated genre of science fiction/action/horror since her first appearance in 1979. This collection offers readers varied interpretations of Ripley that are grounded in the social context and theoretical perspectives that were dominant prior to and during the time the films were released. Specifically, the rise of Second Wave Feminism—and the backlash against it—provides a backdrop for this collection. Is Ripley a feminist hero? A patriarchal woman and mother? Does she embody de Beavoir’s “myth of the...
Ellen Ripley of the Alien Quadrilogy has become an iconic female figure in the male dominated genre of science fiction/action/horror since her first a...
This textbook helps students understand the intricacies of human interaction and communication practices in a variety of interpersonal contexts. Authors Elizabeth E. Graham and Aimee E. Miller-Ott demonstrate how being a competent communicator is a universal value, even more so now with rapidly advancing technologies.
This textbook helps students understand the intricacies of human interaction and communication practices in a variety of interpersonal contexts. Autho...
