In About Time, the whole of Doctor Who is examined through the lens of the real-world social and political changes as well as ongoing developments in television production that influenced the series in ways big and small over the course of a generation. Armed with these guidebooks, readers will be able to cast their minds back to 1975, 1982, 2005, and other years to best appreciate the series' content and character. The Second Edition of About Time 4 is such an upgrade, it's split into two volumes! Volume 2 greatly expands upon the commentary and essays offered on Doctor Who Seasons 15 to 17: the Graham Williams Era of Doctor Who, including the "Key to Time" season, all starring the iconic Tom Baker as the fourth Doctor. Essays in this volume include: "Is Doctor Who Unsuitable for Adults?", "Why Does the Doctor's Age Keep Changing?" and "It's the Panto Essay, Isn't It Boys and Girls?"
Tat Wood Bücher
Tat Woods Werk konzentriert sich auf eine kritische Untersuchung der Populärkultur, insbesondere des britischen Fernsehens, und betont seine Verbindungen zu politischen, kulturellen und wissenschaftlichen Kontexten. Seine Analysen zeichnen sich durch das Bestreben aus, die untersuchten Werke tiefgehend zu verstehen, und beinhalten oft unkonventionelle Perspektiven, die neue Zusammenhänge aufdecken. Wood zeigt auch die Fähigkeit, akademische Beobachtungen mit respektlosem Humor und visuellen Elementen zu verbinden.




In About Time, the whole of Doctor Who is examined through the lens of the real-world social and political changes as well as ongoing developments in television production that influenced the series in ways big and small over the course of a generation. Armed with these guidebooks, readers will be able to cast their minds back to 1975, 1982, 2005 and other years to best appreciate the series' content and character.Volume 9 of this series focuses on Series 4 (2008) of the revamped Doctor Who starring David Tennant, as well as the 2009 Specials that finished out his era, with bonus write-ups on Music of the Spheres, the animated adventure Dreamland and The Sarah Jane Adventures story "The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith." Essays in this volume include: “Should Doctor Who be Appointment Television?”, “How Can Anyone Know About the Time War?”, and “Why Can't Anyone Just Die?”
World History in Minutes
- 416 Seiten
- 15 Lesestunden
The fastest way to learn about human history, from the Ice Age to modern oligarchs.
About Time 8: The Unauthorized Guide to Doctor Who (Series 3)
- 352 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
In About Time, the whole of Doctor Who is examined through the lens of the real-world social and political changes as well as ongoing developments in television production that influenced the series in ways big and small over the course of a generation. Volume 8 of this series focuses on Series 3 (2007) of the revamped Doctor Who starring David Tennant, as well as the Christmas special Voyage of the Damned.