The Aesthetics of Culture in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Matthew Pateman - 2006

McFarland & Co Inc Pub, January 2006. Paper Back . Like New. Gently read copy; clean,without markings within text. Solid binding.

McFarland & Company, 2006-01-18. Paperback. Used: Good.

McFarland & Company, 2006-01-18. Paperback. Used:Good.

McFarland & Co Inc Pub, 2006. Paperback. New. 288 pages. 8.50x5.75x0.75 inches.

Paperback / softback. New. Examines the cultural commentary contained in ""Buffy, the Vampire Slayer"". This volume offers an examination of the show through the lens of Buffy's confrontation with culture, and the perspectives of the individual characters. Issues such as values, ethical choices and the implications of one's actions are discussed and includes an appendix list.

McFarland & Company January 18, 2006. 2006. Softcover. 8vo softcover 288pp near fine. On the TV screen as elsewhere, there is often more than meets the eye. For decades, television has offered not just entertainment, but observations-subtle and otherwise-on society. This book examines the cultural commentary contained in Buffy, the Vampire Slayer, a show that ran for seven seasons (1997-2003) and 144 episodes. On the surface, Buffy is the marriage of a high school drama to gothic horror. This somewhat unusual vehicle is used to present, via the character of Buffy, fairly typical views of late 20th century culture-teenage problems; issues regarding a broken home; and the search for meaning and validation. In addition, subtler themes, such as cultural views of knowledge, ethnicity and history, are woven into the show's critique of popular culture. Organized into two sections, this volume offers an in-depth examination of the show: first, through the lens of Buffy's confrontation with… Read More

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

McFarland. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!