Travis Langley
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Series
Language
English
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Monsters of the Upside Down, beware!
Travis Langley (author of the acclaimed Batman and Psychology) returns with a group of expert contributors to explore these and other questions to shine a light on true human nature through the Netflix series and cultural phenomenon, Stranger Things.
When do feelings of grief, guilt, depression, fear, and isolation tear us down, and how do we transform them into hope, inspiration, forgiveness, acceptance, and...
Author
Language
English
Description
Batman is one of the most compelling and enduring characters to come from the Golden Age of Comics, and interest in his story has only increased through countless incarnations since his first appearance in Detective Comics #27 in 1939. Why does this superhero without superpowers fascinate us? What does that fascination say about us? Batman and Psychology explores these and other intriguing questions about the masked vigilante, including the following:...
Publisher
Sterling Publishing Co
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
This thought-provoking anthology offers a close examination of the psychology behind the intricate narrative and compelling characters in the popular HBO TV series Game of Thrones, based upon author George RR Martin's bestselling work, A Song of Ice and Fire. In Martin s richly detailed world, deceit, manipulation, and greed rule the day, and almost everyone is fighting to gain ultimate power over the realm. With no moral boundaries honored, the psychological...
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Author of the acclaimed Batman and Psychology returns with a group of expert contributors to examine the psychological elements at work in the cultural phenomenon Netflix TV series Stranger Things"--
Series
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The next entry in Sterling's pop culture psychology series features 20 essays and an exclusive interview with Rod Roddenberry--son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry. In a fun and accessible way, Star Trek Psychology delves deep into the psyches of the show's well-known and beloved characters.
Publisher
Sterling New York
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Offers a fascinating psychological analysis of the compelling and complex universe of George Lucas's richly rendered Star Wars series. A group of expert contributors examines such topics as family ties, Jedi qualities, masculinity, girl power, and the values embodied in both the "dark" and "light" sides of this psychologically spellbinding world.
Series
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"A fun, frightening, and always fascinating look into the psyche of a madman: the Clown Prince of Crime, the Harlequin of Hate -- The Joker! Since he first fought Batman in 1940, The Joker has evolved into one of popular culture's most complex and confounding psychological creations: both a criminal mastermind and an unhinged psychopath now starring in his own film. In The Joker Psychology: Evil Clowns and the Women Who Love Them, Dr. Travis Langley,...
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"The Walking Dead" depicts a post apocalyptic world filled with relentless violence and death. How would such trauma affect the psyche? Nineteen fascinating essays explore the deep psychological forces that drive the show's action, from the costs of killing and survivor guilt to the consequences of nonstop stress and the struggle to find meaning in tragedy. "The Walking Dead Psychology "helps fans better grasp this compelling fictional universe. Contributors...
Series
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Why are we interested in characters like Daredevil? Do we have conscious will or not? With so many positive forces in the comic book world, why do people cheer for a mass murderer? This compendium of 18 chapters offers a fascinating look into the psychology behind the complicated superhero Daredevil"
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Black Panther was one of the most popular comic book movies of all time, with a deeply human story that explored universal hopes and values. Dr. Travis Langley brings together a variety of experts to examine the titular character in the film and throughout his rich comic book history."--Publisher's description.
Publisher
Gravitas Ventures
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
While attending a local comic book convention, three filmmakers are so moved by the stories shared with them by attendees that they decide to travel across the country to better understand what makes fans so passionate about superheroes.
