Women in Doctor Who: Damsels, Feminists and Monsters
Over the past half-century Doctor Who has defined science fiction television. The women in the seriesfrom orphans and heroic mothers to seductresses and clever teachersflourish in their roles yet rarely surmount them. Some companions rescue the Doctor and charm viewers with their technical brilliance, while others only scream for rescue. The villainesses dazzle with their cruelty, from the Rani to Cassandra and Missy. Covering all of the seriesclassic and newalong with Class, K9, Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures, novels, comics and Big Finish Audio adventures, this book examines the women archetypes in Doctor Who.
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Women in Doctor Who: Damsels, Feminists and Monsters
Over the past half-century Doctor Who has defined science fiction television. The women in the seriesfrom orphans and heroic mothers to seductresses and clever teachersflourish in their roles yet rarely surmount them. Some companions rescue the Doctor and charm viewers with their technical brilliance, while others only scream for rescue. The villainesses dazzle with their cruelty, from the Rani to Cassandra and Missy. Covering all of the seriesclassic and newalong with Class, K9, Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures, novels, comics and Big Finish Audio adventures, this book examines the women archetypes in Doctor Who.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781476672229 |
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Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers |
Publication date: | 03/13/2018 |
Pages: | 253 |
Product dimensions: | 5.80(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.60(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |
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