The long-running BBC science fiction program Doctor Who has garnered an intense and extremely loyal fan base since its 1963 debut. This work examines the influences of psychology, literature, pop culture, and the social sciences on Doctor Who storylines and characters. Topics explored include how such issues as class, gender, and sexual attraction factor into the relationships between the Doctor and his companions; whether the Doctor suffers from multiple personality disorder or other psychological afflictions; and the role of the Doctor's native culture in shaping his sense of identity.
By:
Marc Schuster, Tom Powers Imprint: McFarland and Company Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 227mm,
Width: 154mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 308g ISBN:9780786432769 ISBN 10: 0786432764 Pages: 207 Publication Date:01 July 2007 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Greatest Show in the Galaxy: The Discerning Fans Guide to Doctor Who
“interesting new insights”—Video Watchdog;Science Fiction Studies; “absorbing, easy to read volume”—Huntress Reviews.