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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
series has received remarkably little academic attention. This collection includes fourteen new essays from various academic disciplinesincluding philosophy, political science, disability studies, Islamic theology, environmental studies, and Byzantine historythat 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.
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
series has received remarkably little academic attention. This collection includes fourteen new essays from various academic disciplinesincluding philosophy, political science, disability studies, Islamic theology, environmental studies, and Byzantine historythat 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.