Doctor Who : a cultural history /

This book looks at the history of Doctor Who and its global cultural impact. From its first airing in the immediate wake of the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Doctor Who has been a fascinating portal through which viewers observe changing times and standards. It tells the story of the central pro...

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Main Author: Gibson, Graham (Playwright) (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2025].
Series:Cultural history of television.
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Summary:This book looks at the history of Doctor Who and its global cultural impact. From its first airing in the immediate wake of the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Doctor Who has been a fascinating portal through which viewers observe changing times and standards. It tells the story of the central protagonist, the Doctor, but also of humanity.
Physical Description:xii, 221 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781538192405
1538192403