The Greatest Show in the Galaxy: The Discerning Fan's Guide to Doctor Who

by Tom Powers and Marc Schuster

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786432764
• ISBN13: 9780786432769
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 215 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher