Our Superheroes Ourselves
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Our Superheroes Ourselves
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Author : Robin S. Rosenberg PhD
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2013-06-21
Our Superheroes Ourselves written by Robin S. Rosenberg PhD and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-21 with Psychology categories.
Superhero fans are everywhere, from the teeming halls of Comic Con to suburban movie theaters, from young children captivated by their first comic books to the die-hard collectors of vintage memorabilia. Why are so many people fascinated by superheroes? In this thoughtful, engaging, and at times eye-opening volume, Robin Rosenberg--a writer and well-known authority on the psychology of superheroes--offers readers a wealth of insight into superheroes, drawing on the contributions of a top group of psychologists and other scholars. The book ranges widely and tackles many intriguing questions. How do comic characters and stories reflect human nature? Do super powers alone make a hero super? Are superhero stories good for us? Most contributors answer that final question in the affirmative. Psychologist Robert J. Sternberg, for instance, argues that we all can learn a lot from superheroes-and what we can learn most of all is the value of wisdom and an ethical stance toward life. On the other hand, restorative justice scholar Mikhail Lyubansky decries the fact that justice in the comic-book world is almost entirely punitive, noting extreme examples such as "Rorschach" in The Watchmen and the aptly named "The Punisher, who embrace a strict eye-for-an-eye sense of justice, delivered instantly and without mercy. In the end, the appeal of Superman, Batman, Spiderman, and legions of others is simple and elemental. Superheroes provide drama, excitement, suspense, and romance and their stories showcase moral dilemmas, villains we love to hate, and protagonists who inspire us. Perhaps as important, their stories allow us to recapture periods of our childhood when our imaginations were cranked up to the maximum--when we really believed we could fly, or knock down the bad guy, or save the city from disaster.
Our Superheroes Ourselves
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Author : Robin S. Rosenberg
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-08
Our Superheroes Ourselves written by Robin S. Rosenberg and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.
Why are so many people fascinated by superheroes? In this thoughtful, engaging, and intelligent collection, editor Robin Rosenberg compiles essays by some of the world's leading scholars to address our relationships with superheroes (and supervillains) as well as the humanity of superheroes. How do characters and stories reflect human nature? What is the role of justice in superhero worlds? Finally, are superhero stories good for us? These questions and many more are addressed in this illuminating new book.
Superhero Origins
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Author : Robin S. Rosenberg
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2013
Superhero Origins written by Robin S. Rosenberg and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Comic books, strips, etc categories.
"Dr. Rosenberg explores the importance of origin stories and what they tell us about the characters and real people. She reveals the origins stories of seven superheroes, how those stories have evolved over time, and what they can tell us about ourselves"--
Superman On The Couch
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Author : Danny Fingeroth
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2004-01-01
Superman On The Couch written by Danny Fingeroth and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01-01 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.
Why are so many of the superhero myths tied up with loss, often violent, of parents or parental figures? What is the significance of the dual identity? What makes some superhuman figures "good" and others "evil"? Why are so many of the prime superheroes white and male? How has the superhero evolved over the course of the 20th and early 21st centuries? And how might the myths be changing? Why is it that the key superhero archetypes - Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, the X-Men - touch primal needs and experiences in everyone? Why has the superhero moved beyond the pages of comics into other media? All these topics, and more, are covered in this lively and original exploration of the reasons why the superhero - in comic books, films, and TV - is such a potent myth for our times and culture.>
The Superhero Inside
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
The Superhero Inside written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with categories.
The Superhero Inside is a research-based, non-fiction novel that connects elements of psychology to the concept of superheroes. There are seven chapters that explore a range of topics, including why we are fascinated by villainous characters and how superheroes represent (or misrepresent) diverse groups of people.
The Psychology Of Superheroes
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Author : Robin S. Rosenberg
language : en
Publisher: BenBella Books
Release Date : 2008-02-09
The Psychology Of Superheroes written by Robin S. Rosenberg and has been published by BenBella Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-02-09 with Psychology categories.
This latest installment in the Psychology of Popular Culture series turns its focus to superheroes. Superheroes have survived and fascinated for more than 70 years in no small part due to their psychological depth. In The Psychology of Superheroes, almost two dozen psychologists get into the heads of today's most popular and intriguing superheroes. Why do superheroes choose to be superheroes? Where does Spider-Man's altruism come from, and what does it mean? Why is there so much prejudice against the X-Men, and how could they have responded to it, other than the way they did? Why are super-villains so aggressive? The Psychology of Superheroes answers these questions, exploring the inner workings our heroes usually only share with their therapists.
A Hero Like You
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Author : Nikki Rogers
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-10-10
A Hero Like You written by Nikki Rogers and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-10 with categories.
A Hero Like You looks at everyday heroes and highlights qualities such as loyalty, compassion, resourcefulness, justice, and courage. The lyrical rhyme and relatable illustrations remind us that we all have the opportunity to be a hero by helping others, doing right and making the world a better place. "What the world needs is a hero like you!"
You Are A Superhero
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Author : Lauren Grabois Fischer
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2015-08
You Are A Superhero written by Lauren Grabois Fischer and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08 with categories.
A real superhero is someone that makes kind choices, is respectful to themselves and others, and adds positivity to the world around them. "You Are A Superhero" is a wonderful book that empowers its young readers to go out and make a positive change in this world. It reminds you to recycle, use kind words and kind actions, and be the best YOU that you can be. If you treat others with respect and love... You are a REAL superhero!
My Secret Superhero
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Author : Anne Aleckson
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2009-09-08
My Secret Superhero written by Anne Aleckson and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-08 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Join us on a journey of discovery as a little superhero teaches a boy that he can be and do and have anything he can imagine - he just has to decide. This charming little book empowers your child to know themselves as super hero's with the power to create their own lives.
Why We Need Superheroes
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Author : Jeffrey Kahan
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2021-12-09
Why We Need Superheroes written by Jeffrey Kahan and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-09 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.
Comic books and superhero stories mirror essential societal values and beliefs. We can be Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Black Panther or Rocket Raccoon through our everyday choices. We can't fly, fix hyper drives or hear human heartbeats a mile away, but we can think about what Matt Murdock would do in a conflict, how Superman would respond to natural disasters and how Captain America would handle humanitarian crises. This book analyzes the impact of dozens of comics by examining the noble personalities, traits and actions of the main characters. Chapters detail how superheroes, comic books and other pop culture phenomena offer more than pure entertainment, and how we can better model ourselves after our favorite heroes. Through our good deeds, quick thinking and positive choices, we can become more like superheroes than we ever imagined.