Defenses Against the Dark Arts: The Political Education of Harry Potter and His Friends - Paperback

by John S. Nelson (Author)

Defenses Against the Dark Arts argues that performances of magic in Harry Potter show us how to leap into political action, from high politics of governments and elections to everyday politics of private lives and popular cultures. It features learning to face and defend against dark arts in dark times.

Author Biography

John S. Nelson is professor of political theory and communication at the University of Iowa.