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The End All Around Us: Apocalyptic Texts and Popular Culture (Millennialism and Society) - Hardcover

Book 1 of 4: Millennialism and Society

Walliss, John; Newport, Kenneth G. C.

 
9781845532611: The End All Around Us: Apocalyptic Texts and Popular Culture (Millennialism and Society)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1845532619 ISBN 13: 9781845532611
Publisher: Routledge, 2009

Synopsis

The Apocalypse or end times are a recurrent theme within contemporary popular culture. 'The End All Around Us' presents a wide-ranging exploration of the influence of the apocalypse within art, literature, music and film. The essays draw on representations of the apocalypse in heavy metal music, science fiction, disaster movies and anime. The book examines key apocalyptic texts, focusing on their relevance to today. It will be invaluable to all those interested in the religious and cultural impact of apocalyptic thought.

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About the Author

John Walliss and Kenneth G. C. Newport, both Liverpool Hope University

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1845532619
ISBN 13 
9781845532611
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
224