{"product_id":"tarnished-heroes-charming-villains-and-modern-monsters-science-fiction-in-shades-of-gray-on-21st-century-television-paperback","title":"Tarnished Heroes, Charming Villains, and Modern Monsters: Science Fiction in Shades of Gray on 21st Century Television - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLynnette Porter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heroes, villains, and monsters portrayed in such popular science fiction television series as \u003ci\u003eHeroes, Lost, Battlestar Galactica, Caprica, Doctor Who, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTorchwood\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as Joss Whedon's many series, illustrate a shift from traditional, clearly defined characterizations toward much murkier definitions. Traditional heroes give way to gray heroes who must become more like the villains or monsters they face if they are going to successfully save society. This book examines the ambiguous heroes and villains, focusing on these characters' different perspectives on morality and their roles within society. Appendices include production details for each series, descriptions and summaries of pivotal episodes, and a list of selected texts for classroom use. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe late \u003cb\u003eLynnette Porter\u003c\/b\u003e was a professor in the Humanities and Communication Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. She wrote extensively on television and film.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 316\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 23, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757424148768,"sku":"9780786448586","price":53.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7986fed674ff2e09ebdceb1d27cf4795.webp?v=1780102321","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/tarnished-heroes-charming-villains-and-modern-monsters-science-fiction-in-shades-of-gray-on-21st-century-television-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}