Inside the World of Harry Potter: Critical Essays on the Books and Films, Paperback

Description

 Many scholars recognize the importance of Harry Potter as a vehicle for discussions about society--from race relations and gender studies to economic, political, religious and educational applications of the texts. This interdisciplinary collection of new essays brings to the forefront a critique of modern Western society, using Harry's world as a mirror to our own. Covering issues surrounding parenting and family relations, social class, life and death, the link between identity and morality and even the risks of time travel, this collection provides many jumping-off points for scholars and nonscholars alike to spark discussions about both Harry's world and our own.

About the author

Christopher E. Bell is an associate professor of media studies at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. He is the founding area chair of Harry Potter Studies in the Southwest/Texas Popular Culture Association.