Jessica Jones, scarred superhero : essays on gender, trauma and addiction in the Netflix series / edited by Tim Rayborn and Abigail Keyes ; foreword by Robert G. Weiner.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Rayborn, Tim, 1968- editor.

Keyes, Abigail, 1980- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jessica Jones (Television program).

Women superheroes on television.

Superhero television programs--United States--History and criticism.

Superhero television programs.

United States.

Physical Description:

vi, 241 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2018.

Summary:

"A television adaptation of parts of the comic book, Alias, the show won a large following and critical acclaim for its unflinching look at controversial subjects, including abuse (physical, sexual and emotional), trauma, PTSD, rape culture, alcoholism, drug addiction, victims' plight and family conflicts. This collection of essays offers insight into the show's complex themes and story lines"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

9781476666846

1476666849

OCLC:

1005686003