"Irresistibly charming, acclaimed legal scholar Sunstein writes partly
as a rigorous academic and partly as a helpless fanboy as he explores
our fascination with Star Wars and what the series can teach us about
the law, behavioral economics, history, and even fatherhood. This book
is fun, brilliant, and deeply original."--Lee Child
The New York Times and Washington Post bestseller, fully revised
and updated.
There's Santa Claus, Shakespeare, Mickey Mouse, the Bible, and then
there's Star Wars. Nothing quite compares to sitting down with a young
child and hearing the sound of John Williams's score as those beloved
golden letters fill the screen. In this fun, erudite, and often moving
book, Cass R. Sunstein explores the lessons of Star Wars as they relate
to childhood, fathers, the Dark Side, rebellion, and redemption. As it
turns out, Star Wars also has a lot to teach us about constitutional
law, economics, and political uprisings.
In rich detail, Sunstein tells the story of the films' wildly
unanticipated success and explores why some things succeed while others
fail. Ultimately, Sunstein argues, Star Wars is about freedom of choice
and our never-ending ability to make the right decision when the chips
are down. Written with buoyant prose and considerable heart, The World
According to Star Wars shines a bright new light on the most beloved
story of our time.
