Gender and the quest in British science fiction television : an analysis of Doctor Who, Blake's 7, Red Dwarf and Torchwood / Tom Powers ; foreword by Matt Hills.
"This book explores the construction of gendered heroic identity in the series from both production and fan perspectives. The paradoxical relationships between the producers, writers and fans of the four series are discussed. Fan fiction, criticism and videos are examined that both celebrate an...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, North Carolina :
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers,
[2016]
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| Series: | Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ;
55. |
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| Summary: | "This book explores the construction of gendered heroic identity in the series from both production and fan perspectives. The paradoxical relationships between the producers, writers and fans of the four series are discussed. Fan fiction, criticism and videos are examined that both celebrate and criticize BBC science fiction heroes and villains"-- |
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| Physical Description: | ix, 274 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781476665528 1476665524 |