Supernatural Psychology by Travis Langley
Following the adventures of two brothers who investigate deeply strange and paranormal mysteries in their never-ending road trip, the TV show Supernatural has many fans eager to better understand the psychology behind the series' themes and characters. Featuring cast & crew interviews, this collection examines issues at the heart and soul of Supernatural's heroes and foes (fans, too): ●The role grief and trauma play in the protagonists' lives. ●The importance of music to the narrative. ●What motivates someone to hunt monsters and why we want to believe in magic. ●How angels relate to humanity and what that has to do with real intergroup conflict. ●How people can cope with tragedy, loss, addiction, and fear to become heroes who do the right thing. ●The dynamics of fandom: how fans relate to the narrative, characters, and actors, and continue to engage with series through fanfic, social media, and other practices.
Travis Langley is a psychology professor at Henderson State University and the volume editor of The Walking Dead Psychology and Star Wars Psychology (both Sterling). He is the author of Batman and Psychology (Wiley) and the volume editor of The Walking Dead Psychology and Star Wars Psychology (both Sterling). He gives talks on media and heroism at universities, conferences, and pop culture gatherings throughout the world, including San Diego Comic-Con, New York Comic-Con, and Wizard World. He has appeared as an expert interviewee in films such as Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics and other documentaries, and the documentary Legends of the Knight highlighted how he uses fiction to educate real psychology. Beyond Heroes and Villains is his blog, and he is one of the top ten most popular psychologists on Twitter, with over 100,000 followers: @superherologist.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781454926610 |
| ISBN 10 | 1454926619 |
| Title | Supernatural Psychology |
| Author | Travis Langley |
| Series | Popular Culture Psychology Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Union Square & Co. |
| Year published | 2017-11-07 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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