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Doctor Who Psychology (2nd Edition)

Times Change
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Doctor Who Psychology (2nd Edition) explores the fascinating psychological aspects of the iconic television series Doctor Who. Through intriguing essays, it delves into the minds of the Doctor, companions, and villains, examining themes like identity, morality, and the nature of time. This edition offers both fans and psychology enthusiasts an engaging insight into one of sci-fi's most enduring characters.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in how psychological concepts are explored through the lens of science fiction. It delves into the complex personalities and mental landscapes of iconic characters, offering intriguing insights into their behaviours and motivations. Fans of the TV series who are curious about the psychological underpinnings of the show's universe will find this an engaging read.

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Pop culture's favorite psychologist is back with a new and improved deep dive into the beloved world of Doctor Who.

Pop culture’s favorite psychologist is back with a new and improved deep dive into the beloved world of Doctor Who.

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How does an immortal deal with death?

What can an ancient Time Lord teach us about real human nature?

Why does the Doctor say he and Freud "got on very well"?

How do the Daleks and Cybermen reflect concerns about losing our humanity?

And what new challenges loom ahead when the Doctor regenerates as a woman?

Hailed as the "most successful sci-fi series ever made" (Guinness World Records), Doctor Who has been a cult-classic for more than half a century. And though time may not be the bossβ€”Rule 408β€”as times change, so too do social norms and psychological challenges, which have paved the way for a new kind of Doctor who can appeal to the modern viewer.

Revised and updated for our changing times, the second edition of Doctor Who Psychology: Times Change explores the alien in us all. Travis Langley's fascinating in-depth collection delves into the psychology behind the time-travelling Doctor in his many iterationsβ€”as men and womenβ€”as well as his companions and his foes. With a foreword by Third Doctor Companion Katy Manning, an introduction to the second edition, and new interviews with actors who have played Doctors new and old, Doctor Who Psychology: Times Change travels through the how and why of Who.

Contributors to the second edition include:

Jenna Busch Erin Currie Jim Davies Kristin Erickson Wind Goodfriend Daniel Hand David Kyle Johnson Billy San Juan Deirdre Kelly Alan Kistler Travis Langley Katy Manning Justine Mastin Matt Munson Miranda Pollock Stephen Prescott Sarita Robinson Aaron Sagers Daniel Saunders Janina Scarlet William Sharp

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781684429837

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 December 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Turner Publishing Company

Edition: 2nd New edition

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Edited by Travis Langley

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Travis Langley, PhD,series/volume editor, distinguished professor of psychology at Henderson State University, has been a child abuse investigator, courtroom expert, andWheel of Fortunegame show champion. A popular keynote speaker for the American Psychological Association, Amazon, and other organizations, he speaks regularly on events throughout the world, discussing heroism and the power of story in people's lives. TheNew York Times, TheWall Street Journal,Saturday Evening Post, CNN, MTV, and hundreds of other outlets have interviewed him and covered his work. He has appeared as an expert interviewee in documentary programs such asNecessary Evil,Legends of the Knight,Superheroes Decoded,Pharma Bro,AMC Visionaries: Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics, and Hulu'sBatman & Bill.

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