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Tarnished heroes, charming villains, and modern monsters : science fiction in shades of gray on 21st century television

Title: Tarnished heroes, charming villains, and modern monsters : science fiction in shades of gray on 21st century television / Lynnette Porter.
Author: Porter, Lynnette R., 1957-
Publication: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2010.

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Description

vii, 308 p.; 23 cm.

Summary

"In the series Heroes, Lost, Battlestar Galactica, Caprica, Doctor Who, and Torchwood, as well as Joss Whedon's many series, traditional heroes give way to "gray" heroes who must become more like the villains that they face in order to save society. This book examines heroes and villains, focusing on characters' perspectives on morality and their roles within society"--Provided by publisher.

Subject

Bibliography (note)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

The evolution of the traditional hero -- Villains and monsters -- Shades of gray : 21st century sf heroes and villains -- The rise of sidekicks -- Analyzing gray sf tv series -- The world of Joss Whedon -- Heroes -- Lost -- Battlestar Galactica and Caprica -- Doctor Who -- Torchwood.

Call Number

MWGR 10-7149

ISBN

9780786448586 (softcover : alk. paper)
078644858X (softcover : alk. paper)

LCCN

2010024637

OCLC

YBP 2010024637

Author

Porter, Lynnette R., 1957-

Title

Tarnished heroes, charming villains, and modern monsters : science fiction in shades of gray on 21st century television / Lynnette Porter.

Imprint

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2010.

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Research Call Number

MWGR 10-7149

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