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Doctor Who : a cultural history / Graham Gibson.
Van Pelt Library PN1992.77.D6273 G53 2025
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Gibson, Graham (Playwright), Author.
- Series:
- Cultural history of television
- The cultural history of television
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Doctor Who (Television program : 1963-1989).
- Doctor Who (Television program : 2005-2022).
- Science fiction television programs--Great Britain--History and criticism.
- Science fiction television programs.
- Physical Description:
- xii, 221 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2025]
- Summary:
- "This book looks at the history of Doctor Who, and its global 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. It tells the story of the central protagonist, the Doctor, but also of humanity"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- An adventure in space and time
- The doctor
- The TARDIS
- Controversy and censorship
- The end?
- A return
- The time lords
- Companions
- Recurring characters
- A bestiary of nemeses
- The master
- His own worst enemy
- Gender identity and awareness
- Changes in pronouns and ethnicity
- Impact on popular media
- Spin-offs
- The eternal optimist
- From then, to now and beyond.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Other Format:
- Online version Gibson, Graham (Playwright) Doctor Who
- ISBN:
- 9781538192405
- 1538192403
- OCLC:
- 1468560598
- Publisher Number:
- CIPO000209165
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