Discovering Dune

<p> Frank Herbert's <I>Dune</I> is one of the most well-known science fiction novels of all time and it is often revered alongside time-honored classics like <I>The Lord of the Rings</I>. Unlike Tolkien's work the <I>Dune</I> series has received remarkably little academic attention. This collection includes fourteen new essays from various academic disciplines--including philosophy political science disability studies Islamic theology environmental studies and Byzantine history--that 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.</p>