Game of Thrones and Philosophy (Record no. 62629)
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| control field | 20241226161952.0 |
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9781118161999 |
| 028 ## - DISTRIBUTOR NAME | |
| Distributor Name | : Donated by Vivek Khanna (SME) |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 813.6 IRW |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Irwin, William. |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | ; Jacoby, Henry. |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Game of Thrones and Philosophy |
| Statement of responsibility, etc | / William Irwin. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc | , New Jersey |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc | , 2012. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | xvii, 302p. |
| Dimensions | : 24cm. |
| 365 ## - TRADE PRICE | |
| Price amount | 00 |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | George R.R. Martin's New York Times bestselling epic fantasy book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, and the HBO television show adapted from it, have earned critical acclaim and inspired fanatic devotion. This book delves into the many philosophical questions that arise in this complex, character-driven series, including: Is it right for a "good" king to usurp the throne of a "bad" one and murder his family? How far should you go to protect your family and its secrets? In a fantasy universe with medieval mores and ethics, can female characters reflect modern feminist ideals?<br/><br/>Timed for the premiere of the second season of the HBO Game of Thrones series<br/>Gives new perspectives on the characters, storylines, and themes of Game of Thrones<br/>Draws on great philosophers from ancient Greece to modern America to explore intriguing topics such as the strange creatures of Westeros, the incestuous relationship of Jaime and Cersei Lannister, and what the kings of Westeros can show us about virtue and honor (or the lack thereof) as they play their game of thrones<br/>Essential reading for fans, Game of Thrones and Philosophy will enrich your experience of your favorite medieval fantasy series. |
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| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Logic Cuts |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Deeper than Swords |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Philosophy |
| 700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | William Irwin |
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| Koha item type | Books |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | SNU LIBRARY | SNU LIBRARY | 26/12/2024 | Donated by Vivek Khanna (SME) | 0.00 | 813.6 IRW | G4020 | 26/12/2024 | 26/12/2024 | Books |
