{"product_id":"tarnished-heroes-charming-villains-and-lynnette-porter-9780786448586","title":"Tarnished Heroes, Charming Villains, and Modern Monsters: Science Fiction in Shades of Gray on 21st Century Television","description":"\u003cp\u003e The 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lynnette Porter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 078644858X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780786448586\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/06\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 316\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2014 pg. 54","brand":"Lynnette Porter","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44120193335551,"sku":"9780786448586","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_71ecfd35-96ce-45e5-83da-58722e648443.jpg?v=1687413025","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/tarnished-heroes-charming-villains-and-lynnette-porter-9780786448586","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}