{"product_id":"doctor-who-a-cultural-history-9781538192405","title":"Doctor Who: A Cultural History","description":"\u003cb\u003eA nostalgic journey through sixty years of the cult-favorite television series \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDoctor Who \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eand its cultural impact.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom its first airing in the immediate wake of the assassination of John F. Kennedy, \u003ci\u003eDoctor Who\u003c\/i\u003e has been a fascinating portal through which viewers observe changing times and standards. For over sixty years it has told the story of not just the central protagonist, the Doctor, but also of humanity. To understand the Doctor is to understand ourselves through the eyes of a stranger. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn Doctor Who\u003ci\u003e A Cultural History\u003c\/i\u003e, Graham Gibson highlights the incredible impact of the long-running sci-fi series \u003ci\u003eDoctor Who \u003c\/i\u003eon television by guiding readers through the show's history and evolution to remain a fixture of popular culture for over six decades. Investigating a range of topics from religion and politics to gender and technology and even the very nature of good and evil, Gibson demonstrates how the show reflects our society, sometimes showing a powerful prescience, sometimes not. Beginning with the first Doctor through to the fifteenth, this book covers everything from fan-favorite Doctors played by David Tennant and Matt Smith to the introduction of the first female and Black Doctors, respectively, as well as iconic lore such as the Tardis's origins, the Doctor's essential companions, and key foes from the Daleks to the Master. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA fun and informative look at one of science fiction's most enduring shows, Doctor Who\u003ci\u003e A Cultural History \u003c\/i\u003eis perfectly balanced for avid fans who want to better understand the history and societal impact of their favorite show while reliving the Doctor's best moments throughout time and space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraham Gibson \u003c\/b\u003eis a lifelong science fiction fan, growing up reading H.G. Wells, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, and Arthur C. Clarke. A highly successful and published playwright, Gibson's last project toured both the UK and Europe. He is also a sought-after screenwriter and journalist whose reviews and opinion pieces have appeared in various online blogs and news sites including \u003ci\u003eGeek Native\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Technologian\u003c\/i\u003e. Helives in Edinburgh, Scotland with his partner and two sons.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51298407973138,"sku":"9781538192405","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_bb1c1046-3d46-40be-b8b7-ab32d180f329.jpg?v=1747819246","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/doctor-who-a-cultural-history-9781538192405","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}