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A nostalgic journey through sixty years of the cult-favorite television series Doctor Who and its cultural impact.
From its first airing in the immediate wake of the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Doctor Who has been a fascinating portal through which viewers observe changing times and standards. For over sixty years it has told the story of not just the central protagonist, the Doctor, but also of humanity. To understand the Doctor is to understand ourselves through the eyes of a stranger.
In Doctor Who: A Cultural History, Graham Gibson highlights the incredible impact of the long-running sci-fi series Doctor Who on television by guiding readers through the show's history and evolution to remain a fixture of popular culture for over six decades. Investigating a range of topics from religion and politics to gender and technology and even the very nature of good and evil, Gibson demonstrates how the show reflects our society, sometimes showing a powerful prescience, sometimes not. Beginning with the first Doctor through to the fifteenth, this book covers everything from fan-favorite Doctors played by David Tennant and Matt Smith to the introduction of the first female and Black Doctors, respectively, as well as iconic lore such as the Tardis's origins, the Doctor's essential companions, and key foes from the Daleks to the Master.
A fun and informative look at one of science fiction's most enduring shows, Doctor Who: A Cultural History is perfectly balanced for avid fans who want to better understand the history and societal impact of their favorite show while reliving the Doctor's best moments throughout time and space.
A nostalgic journey through sixty years of the cult-favorite television series Doctor Who and its cultural impact.
From its first airing in the immediate wake of the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Doctor Who has been a fascinating portal through which viewers observe changing times and standards. For over sixty years it has told the story of not just the central protagonist, the Doctor, but also of humanity. To understand the Doctor is to understand ourselves through the eyes of a stranger.
In Doctor Who: A Cultural History, Graham Gibson highlights the incredible impact of the long-running sci-fi series Doctor Who on television by guiding readers through the show's history and evolution to remain a fixture of popular culture for over six decades. Investigating a range of topics from religion and politics to gender and technology and even the very nature of good and evil, Gibson demonstrates how the show reflects our society, sometimes showing a powerful prescience, sometimes not. Beginning with the first Doctor through to the fifteenth, this book covers everything from fan-favorite Doctors played by David Tennant and Matt Smith to the introduction of the first female and Black Doctors, respectively, as well as iconic lore such as the Tardis's origins, the Doctor's essential companions, and key foes from the Daleks to the Master.
A fun and informative look at one of science fiction's most enduring shows, Doctor Who: A Cultural History is perfectly balanced for avid fans who want to better understand the history and societal impact of their favorite show while reliving the Doctor's best moments throughout time and space.
Graham Gibson is a lifelong science fiction fan, growing up reading H.G. Wells, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, and Arthur C. Clarke. A highly successful and published playwright, Gibson's last project toured both the UK and Europe. He is also a sought-after screenwriter and journalist whose reviews and opinion pieces have appeared in various online blogs and news sites including Geek Native and The Technologian. Helives in Edinburgh, Scotland with his partner and two sons.
Introduction
PART I: ORIGINS AND HISTORY
Chapter 1 - An Adventure in Space and Time
Chapter 2 - The Doctor
Chapter 3 - The Tardis
Chapter 4 - Controversy and Censorship
Chapter 5 - The End?
Chapter 6 - A Return
PART II: CHARACTERS AND SPECIES
Chapter 7 - The Time Lords
Chapter 8 - Companions
Chapter 9 - Recurring Characters
Chapter 10 - A Bestiary of Nemeses
Chapter 11 - The Master
Chapter 12 - His Own Worst Enemy
PART III: CULTURAL IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Chapter 13 - Gender Identity and Awareness
Chapter 14 - Changes in Pronouns and Ethnicity
Chapter 15 - Impact on Popular Media
Chapter 16 - Spin-Offs
Chapter 17 - The Eternal Optimist
Chapter 18 - From Then, to Now and Beyond
Appendix: Essential Episodes
Bibliography
Notes
Index
About the Author
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe, Kunst |
| Rubrik: | Kunst & Musik |
| Thema: | Theater & Film |
| Medium: | Buch |
| ISBN-13: | 9781538192405 |
| ISBN-10: | 1538192403 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Gebunden |
| Autor: | Gibson, Graham |
| Hersteller: | Rowman & Littlefield Publ |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 231 x 155 x 20 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Graham Gibson |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 06.05.2025 |
| Gewicht: | 0,506 kg |
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