{"product_id":"9781118843703","title":"Veronica Mars and Philosophy Investigating the Mysteries of Life (Which is a Bitch Until You Die)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eVeronica Mars and Philosophy\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInvestigating the Mysteries of Life (Which is a Bitch Until You Die)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGeorge A. Dunn | William Irwin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilosophy \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeronica Mars is a kick-ass private investigator, smart and street-wise. But what can her character tell us about larger life issues, such as knowledge and skepticism, trust and friendship, revenge, race, gender, and feminism? What makes her tick? And why is Logan such a sarcastic bad boy, anyway?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVeronica Mars and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e features a thought-provoking collection of essays centered on philosophical issues brought forth in \u003ci\u003eVeronica Mars\u003c\/i\u003e, the critically acclaimed neo-noir detective series set in the fictional town of Neptune, California. Fans and newcomers alike will gain unique insights into the philosophical make-up of a hit show that tackled both crime and some of the larger mysteries of life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces significant philosophical concepts that arise in the cult TV show, \u003ci\u003eVeronica Mars\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTackles topics relevant to contemporary youth culture, including trust and friendship, revenge, knowledge and skepticism, race, class, gender, and feminism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers insights into darker themes explored in the series, which is noted for the complexity and intricate plotting of its storylines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelves deeply into the psychology of Veronica Mars during her transition from high school to college\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten for fans of the television show, philosophy students or readers interested in popular culture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTimed for release with the highly anticipated \u003ci\u003eVeronica Mars\u003c\/i\u003e feature film\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge A. Dunn\u003c\/b\u003e is a Lecturer at the University of Indianapolis and the Ningbo Institute of Technology, Zhejiang University, China. A writer on pop culture and philosophy, Dunn is the co-editor of \u003ci\u003eSons of Anarchy and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e (2013), \u003ci\u003eThe Hunger Games and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e (2012), and \u003ci\u003eTrue Blood and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e (2010).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Irwin\u003c\/b\u003e (series editor) is Professor of Philosophy at King’s College, USA. He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as co-editor of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Simpsons and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e and has overseen titles including \u003ci\u003eHouse and Philosophy, Batman and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSouth Park and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e03 June 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118843703\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315615494284,"sku":"9781118843703","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118843703_7561b5be-30b4-4d39-ab0a-55d381b1eed4.jpg?v=1780181810","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781118843703","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}