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01859aam a2200313 a 4500 001 A16ACEFCF49711E09F2664846AFF544E 003 SILO 005 20111012010124 008 100625s2010 ncu b 001 0 eng 010 $a 2010024637 020 $a 078644858X (softcover : alk. paper) 020 $a 9780786448586 (softcover : alk. paper) 035 $a (OCoLC)617425069 040 $a DLC $c DLC $d SILO $d BTCTA $d YDXCP $d BWX $d CDX $d SILO 050 00 $a PN1992.8.S35 $b P67 2010 100 1 $a Porter, Lynnette, $d 1957- 245 1 $a Tarnished heroes, charming villains, and modern monsters : $b science fiction in shades of gray on 21st century television / $c Lynnette Porter. 260 $a Jefferson, N.C. : $b McFarland, $c c2010. 300 $a vii, 308 p. ; $c 23 cm. 520 $a "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. 504 $a Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-296) and index. 505 0 $a 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. 650 0 $a Science fiction television programs $x History and criticism. 650 0 $a Heroes on television. 650 0 $a Villains on television. 941 $a 1 952 $l PRAX771 $d 20111012010511.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=A16ACEFCF49711E09F2664846AFF544E 994 $a Z0 $b IODInitiate Another SILO Locator Search