In 1977, Star Wars blazed across the screen to become one of the highest grossing and most beloved movies of all time and spawned an unprecedented merchandising phenomenon. It was followed by two sequels and three prequels, all of which became blockbusters. Comic books, novels, graphic novels, and magazines devoted to the films added to the mythology of George Lucas's creation. Despite the impact of the franchise on popular culture, however, discussion of the films from a scholarly perspective has not kept pace with the films.In Sex, Politics, and Religion in Star Wars: An Anthology, Douglas Brode and Leah Deyneka have assembled a provocative collection of essays that explore some of the most intriguing aspects of the Star Wars phenomenon. Contributors to this volume tackle such hot topics as race and racism in the Star Wars galaxy, Judeo-Christian and Eastern religious themes, homosexual romance, and philosophical and political implications-earthbound and otherworldly.These essays interpret the Star Wars universe through a variety of perspectives-from feminism to Freudian-offering insights from contributors who bring a new passion to the subject. Sex, Politics, and Religion in Star Wars is an authoritative anthology that incorporates scholarly analysis with engaging insights. The wide range of essays collected here will engross readers, both fans and scholars alike.