Exploring Complex Portrayals of Powerful Women and Symbolism in Dune

This week Cooper and Taylor spoke with Dr. Kara Kennedy about her book, Frank Herbert's Dune: A Critical Companion. Dr. Kennedy's publications include the books Adaptations of Dune: Frank Herbert’s Story on Screen, Frank Herbert’s Dune: A Critical Companion and Women’s Agency in the Dune Universe: Tracing Women’s Liberation through Science Fiction and various articles on Dune topics. Dr. Kennedy also gives talks and lectures on Dune and created the online course Dune 101 based on her research. Dr. Kennedy's Links: https://dunescholar.com/ https://x.com/DuneScholar https://dunescholar.com/2024/03/12/my-analysis-of-chani-in-dune-part-two/ https://dunescholar.com/2024/03/04/dune-part-twos-treatment-of-women-is-an-abomination/