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Author:

Popper, Steven.

Title:

Rethinking superhero and weapon play / by Steven Popper.

Publisher:

Open University Press,

Copyright Date:

2013

Description:

xii, 167 p. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Play assessment (Child psychology)
Children and violence.
Children--Attitudes.
Superheroes--Social aspects.
Weapons.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [157]-163) and index.

Contents:

pt. I. Arguments held against war, weapon and superhero play - and some responses -- The argument that war and weapon play almost automatically leads to increased aggression and violence -- The argument that superheroes equate to the normalization or glorification of violence -- The argument that superheroes offer up negative, stereotypical and destructive role-models of masculinity and femininity -- pt. II. Rethinking superhero and conflict play -- Theoretical understandings of children's moral development -- From 'rough-and-tumble' play to superhero and conflict play -- Superhero and conflict play and the development of co-operation, empathy and sense of community -- Superhero and conflict play and children's sense of self and self-worth -- The moral themes that lie behind superhero and conflict play -- pt. III. Exploring superhero narratives -- Superman : the god-like being -- Batman : darkness within the Dark Knight -- The X-Men : the rejected group -- Conclusion : The merit of superheroes and superhero play.

ISBN:

0335247067 (pbk.)
9780335247066 (pbk.)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)824182334

Locations:

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)