Over the past half-century Doctor Who has defined science fiction television. The women in the series--from orphans and heroic mothers to seductresses and clever teachers--flourish in their roles yet rarely surmount them. Some companions rescue the Doctor and charm viewers with their technical brilliance, while others only scream for rescue. The villainesses dazzle with their cruelty, from the Rani to Cassandra and Missy. Covering all of the series--classic and new--along with Class, K9, Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures, novels, comics and Big Finish Audio adventures, this book examines the women archetypes in Doctor Who.…mehr
Over the past half-century Doctor Who has defined science fiction television. The women in the series--from orphans and heroic mothers to seductresses and clever teachers--flourish in their roles yet rarely surmount them. Some companions rescue the Doctor and charm viewers with their technical brilliance, while others only scream for rescue. The villainesses dazzle with their cruelty, from the Rani to Cassandra and Missy. Covering all of the series--classic and new--along with Class, K9, Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures, novels, comics and Big Finish Audio adventures, this book examines the women archetypes in Doctor Who.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Valerie Estelle Frankel teaches English at Mission College and San Jose City College. The author of 75 popular culture books and more than 100 stories and essays, she lives in Sunnyvale, California.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Sweet Girls The Innocent: Susan and Friends Kid Power: Maria, Rani and Jorjie Loyal Assistant: Jo Grant The Disciple: Martha Jones Sexy Damsel: Peri and Mel The Heart: Rose and Charley Sacrifices and Fridgings: One-Off Companions Childlike Wonder: Amy Pond Experts Warrior Babe: Leela The Scientist: Zoe and Liz Seasoned Professional: Barbara Wright Wisewoman: Evelyn Smythe Bad Ladies Collaborator: Sara Kingdom Margaret Thatcher: Helen A Evil Ice Queen: The Rani The Fool: Missy The Monster: Miss Quill Tough Girls Galactic Orphan: Ace and Lady Me Brash Equal: Donna Noble Feminist: Sarah Jane Smith Hero Mom: The Sarah Jane Adventures Adventuress: Bernice Summerfield Soldier: Roz Forrester Sovereign: Erimem Outsiders The Alien: Destrii and Izzy Cyborg: Compassion and Feyde Perceptive Minority: Bill and Anji The Shadow-Self: Gwen, Suzie and the Mara Relationships Companions' Mothers: Jackie, Francine, Sylvia Family Unit: Nyssa and Tegan Controlling Caregiver: Clara Oswald Time Lady: Romana Trickster-Seductress: River, Trix and Iris Love Interests: Grace and the Tardis Conclusion: The Female Doctor Question Appendix: Doctors and Companions Works Cited Index
Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Sweet Girls The Innocent: Susan and Friends Kid Power: Maria, Rani and Jorjie Loyal Assistant: Jo Grant The Disciple: Martha Jones Sexy Damsel: Peri and Mel The Heart: Rose and Charley Sacrifices and Fridgings: One-Off Companions Childlike Wonder: Amy Pond Experts Warrior Babe: Leela The Scientist: Zoe and Liz Seasoned Professional: Barbara Wright Wisewoman: Evelyn Smythe Bad Ladies Collaborator: Sara Kingdom Margaret Thatcher: Helen A Evil Ice Queen: The Rani The Fool: Missy The Monster: Miss Quill Tough Girls Galactic Orphan: Ace and Lady Me Brash Equal: Donna Noble Feminist: Sarah Jane Smith Hero Mom: The Sarah Jane Adventures Adventuress: Bernice Summerfield Soldier: Roz Forrester Sovereign: Erimem Outsiders The Alien: Destrii and Izzy Cyborg: Compassion and Feyde Perceptive Minority: Bill and Anji The Shadow-Self: Gwen, Suzie and the Mara Relationships Companions' Mothers: Jackie, Francine, Sylvia Family Unit: Nyssa and Tegan Controlling Caregiver: Clara Oswald Time Lady: Romana Trickster-Seductress: River, Trix and Iris Love Interests: Grace and the Tardis Conclusion: The Female Doctor Question Appendix: Doctors and Companions Works Cited Index
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