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Author:

Porter, Lynnette, 1957-

Title:

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

Publisher:

McFarland,

Copyright Date:

c2010

Description:

vii, 308 p. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Science fiction television programs--History and criticism.
Heroes on television.
Villains on television.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-296) 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.

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.

ISBN:

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

OCLC:

(OCoLC)617425069

LCCN:

2010024637

Locations:

PRAX771 -- Cowles Library (Des Moines)