Star Wars Psychology

Dark Side of the Mind

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Edited by Travis Langley

Type

Essays

Subject

One Film > Star Wars

Keywords

George Lucas, psychology

Publishing date

2015

Publisher

Union Square & Co.

Collection

Popular Culture Psychology
Volume 2

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 320 pages
6 x 9 inches (15 x 23 cm)

ISBN

978-1-4549-1736-6

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Book Presentation:
From its very first frame, the Star Wars series created a compelling universe with complex characters and engaging storytelling. This collection offers a fascinating psychological analysis of every aspect of George Lucas's richly rendered galaxy with all its characters and stories. Expert contributors led by Travis Langley ( Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight; The Walking Dead Psychology: Psych of the Living Dead) examine such topics as family ties, gender, prejudice, values, villainy, and heroism itself, including a look at how psychoanalysis and archetypes directly shaped the original trilogy. They shine a light into the hidden part of the psyche and reveal the ultimate lesson of Star Wars. Contributors include : Colt J. Blunt * Jenna Busch * Jim Davies * Frank Gaskill * Donald F. Glut (The Empire Strikes Back) * Jennifer Golbeck * Carrie Goldman * Jonathan Hetterly * Dana Klisanin * Joe Kraemer * Elizabeth A. Kus * Alex Langley * Travis Langley * Craig Pohlman * Clay Routledge * Billy San Juan * Jay Scarlet * Janina Scarlet * Laura Vecchiolla * Mara Wood * Bryan Young * E. Paul Zehr

About the Author:
Travis Langley, PhD, is a professor of psychology at Henderson State University, the author of Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight (Wiley, Turner), and the editor of The Walking Dead Psychology: Psych of the Living Dead, Star Wars Psychology: Dark Side of the Mind, Game of Thrones Psychology: The Mind is Dark and Full of Terrors (Sterling). He regularly speaks on the subjects of heroism and popular culture at psychology conferences, fan conventions like San Diego Comic-Con, and universities throughout the world, covering the gamut from the Dark Knight to Darth Vader. Psychology Today carries his online column, "Beyond Heroes and Villains." Documentaries such as Legends of the Knight, Comic Book Literacy, and Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics have featured him as an expert interviewee. The New York Times (front page), Huffington Post, CNN, ABC News, MTV, and many other news outlets have featured his work and views. As @Superherologist, he is one of the 10 most popular psychologists on Twitter. His lightsaber is purple. Samuel L. Jackson is why.

Press Reviews:
"What's great about the books in the Psych Geeks series, however, is that they are amenable for both casual reading and deeper study alike... A fan of Star Wars, you are? Then check out Star Wars Psychology, you should. And if you're a psychology buff, especially, this is most certainly the Star Wars book you're looking for." - Pop Mythology

"...an absorbing read, examining the ideas and core values of why we love Star Wars, encouraging us think about the movies and characters in new and unpredictable ways. There's something for everyone in this fun and fascinating volume, a good addition to any Star Wars fan's bookshelf." - The BiblioSanctum

"That's the beauty of this book and Star Wars, it makes you think. I highly recommend this to any Star Wars fan that wants to dig a little deeper into why the characters we've come to know and love act as they do." - The Cantina Cast

"...a collection of thought-provoking essays and psychological analyses of the films, including themes of villainy and heroism, gender and family. (Spoiler: the Skywalker family has some serious issues.)" - Kirkus Reviews

Favorite reads of the year: "A vast majority of these essays will make you scratch your head thoughtfully, enough to make you realize the book is awesome." - Ryan Britt, B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Buzz

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