The Psychology of Harry Potter: An Unauthorized Examination of the Boy Who Lived - Paperback
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Availability:Out of StockContributor:Neil MulhollandSeries:Psychology of Popular CulturePublish date:2007-04-10Pages:326
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Smart PopISBN-13:9781932100884ISBN-10:1932100881UPC:9781932100884Book Category:Literary CriticismBook Subcategory:Science Fiction & Fantasy, Children's & Young Adult LiteratureSize:8.95 x 6.45 x 0.69 inchesWeight:1.0009Product ID:SCDXZZDYFG
Harry Potter has provided a portal to the wizarding world for millions of readers, but an examination of Harry, his friends and his enemies will take us on yet another journey: through the psyche of the Muggle (and wizard!) mind. The twists and turns of the series, as well as the psychological depth and complexity of J. K. Rowling's characters, have kept fans enthralled with and puzzling over the many mysteries that permeate Hogwarts and beyond: - Do the Harry Potter books encourage disobedience?
- Why is everyone so fascinated by Professor Lupin?
- What exactly will Harry and his friends do when they finally pass those N.E.W.T.s?
- Do even wizards live by the ticking of the clock?
- Is Harry destined to end up alone? And why did it take Ron and Hermione so long to get together? Now, in The Psychology of Harry Potter, leading psychologists delve into the ultimate Chamber of Secrets, analyzing human mind and motivation by examining the themes and characters that make the Harry Potter books the bestselling fantasy series of all time. Grab a spot on the nearest couch, and settle in for some fresh revelations about our favorite young wizard!
- Why is everyone so fascinated by Professor Lupin?
- What exactly will Harry and his friends do when they finally pass those N.E.W.T.s?
- Do even wizards live by the ticking of the clock?
- Is Harry destined to end up alone? And why did it take Ron and Hermione so long to get together? Now, in The Psychology of Harry Potter, leading psychologists delve into the ultimate Chamber of Secrets, analyzing human mind and motivation by examining the themes and characters that make the Harry Potter books the bestselling fantasy series of all time. Grab a spot on the nearest couch, and settle in for some fresh revelations about our favorite young wizard!
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Smart PopISBN-13:9781932100884ISBN-10:1932100881UPC:9781932100884Book Category:Literary CriticismBook Subcategory:Science Fiction & Fantasy, Children's & Young Adult LiteratureSize:8.95 x 6.45 x 0.69 inchesWeight:1.0009Product ID:SCDXZZDYFG
Dr. Neil Mulholland was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland. He is presently a senior psychologist in child and family psychiatry at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton, Canada, and consults to several health teams in the region. He also runs a small private practice for kids and adults, where he often uses Harry Potter as a therapeutic tool. In 1979, after spending ten years in the deserts of Arizona and New Mexico, Dr. Neil graduated from Arizona State University. He then returned to Vancouver, Canada, and spent 20 years there before moving to the prairies of Alberta. According to the online quizzes, he's a bit of a Mr. Weasley.
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