Captain America vs. Iron Man: Freedom, Security, Psychology

Freedom vs. security: that is the dilemma explored in our latest entry in the popular psychology series — and two iconic superheroes come to completely opposite conclusions. This provocative collection of 10 essays, edited by acclaimed pop culture writer Travis Langley and with a foreword by the legendary Stan Lee, examines the complex psychological and political choices made by Captain America and Iron Man in the wake of a civil war. Why do they see things so differently? What are their motivations? Who is right? Captain America vs. Iron Man: Freedom, Security, Psychology analyzes the polar sides of this debate — national security vs. individual freedoms —exploring how trauma shaped these heroic characters, what it takes to become a superhero, and what role gender plays in one's ability to resolve conflicts — along with questions of morality, leadership, and teamwork. Fans will find thought-provoking psychological material to discuss for hours.

• Author
• Travis Langley, Mara Wood, Alex Langley, Lara Taylor Kester, Jenna Busch, Tommy Cash, E. Paul Zehr, Alan Kistler, Billy San Juan, Martin Lloyd, Eric D. Wesselmann, J. Scott Jordan

• Format
• paperback

• Pages
• 192

• Publisher
• Sterling

• Language
• english

• ISBN
• 9781454917120

• Genres
• psychology, comics, philosophy, audiobook, superheroes, marvel, essays

• Release date
• 2016