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Books examining cultural aspects of Buffy
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Why Buffy Matters: The Art of Buffy the Vampire SlayerWhy Buffy Matters: The Art of Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Rhonda V. Wilcox
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"This accessible collection of essays on Buffy the Vampire Slayer defends the artistic merit of the fantasy TV show with equal parts wit and insight."
Reading the Vampire Slayer: The Complete, Unofficial Guide to 'Buffy' and 'Angel' (Reading Contemporary Television)Reading the Vampire Slayer: The Complete, Unofficial Guide to 'Buffy' and 'Angel' (Reading Contemporary Television)
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Essays on Buffy.
Fighting The Forces: What's At Stake In Buffy The Vampire Slayer?Fighting The Forces: What's At Stake In Buffy The Vampire Slayer? by Rhonda V. Wilcox
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"In the essays collected here, contributors analyze the social and cultural issues implicit in the series and place it in its literary context, but also by exploring the series' literary allusions."
Sex and the Slayer: A Gender Studies Primer for the Buffy FanSex and the Slayer: A Gender Studies Primer for the Buffy Fan by Lorna Jowett
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An introduction to gender studies through Buffy.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Philosophy: Fear and Trembling in Sunnydale (Popular Culture and Philosophy, Vol. 4)Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Philosophy: Fear and Trembling in Sunnydale (Popular Culture and Philosophy, Vol. 4)
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"A collection of essays that link classical philosophy to Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
Seven Seasons of Buffy: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Discuss Their Favorite Television Show (Smart Pop series)Seven Seasons of Buffy: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Discuss Their Favorite Television Show (Smart Pop series)
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A collection of 22 essays
Five Seasons of Angel: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Discuss Their Favorite Vampire (Smart Pop series)Five Seasons of Angel: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Discuss Their Favorite Vampire (Smart Pop series)
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Essays on Angel.
Reading Angel: The TV Spin-off With a Soul (Reading Contemporary Television)Reading Angel: The TV Spin-off With a Soul (Reading Contemporary Television)
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Essays on Angel.
Slayer Slang: A Buffy The Vampire Slayer LexiconSlayer Slang: A Buffy The Vampire Slayer Lexicon by Michael Adams
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Using the show to illustrate how new slang is formed, transformed, and transmitted, Slayer Slang combines a serious explanation of a pop culture phenomena with an engrossing read for fans of the show.
What Would Buffy Do: The Vampire Slayer as Spiritual GuideWhat Would Buffy Do: The Vampire Slayer as Spiritual Guide by Jana Riess
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Explores the fascinating spiritual, religious, and mythological ideas of Buffy - from apocalypse and sacrifice to self-reliance, redemption, and the need for humor when fighting our spiritual battles.
Televised Morality: The Case of Buffy the Vampire SlayerTelevised Morality: The Case of Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Gregory Stevenson
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Televised Morality explores the nature of moral discourse on television by using Buffy the Vampire Slayer as a case study.
The Aesthetics of Culture in Buffy the Vampire SlayerThe Aesthetics of Culture in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Matthew Pateman
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For decades, television has offered not just entertainment, but observations—subtle and otherwise—on society. This book examines the cultural commentary contained in Buffy.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (BFI TV Classics)Buffy the Vampire Slayer (BFI TV Classics) by Anne Billson
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Billson examines Buffy's antecedents and influences and explores how the show's creators were able to create a fully realized mythology in which fantasy elements are underpinned by emotional honesty.
Blood Relations: Chosen Families In Buffy The Vampire Slayer And AngelBlood Relations: Chosen Families In Buffy The Vampire Slayer And Angel by Jes Battis
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Exploration of family issues in Buffy and Angel, written in academic jargon.
The Lure of the Vampire: Gender, Fiction and Fandom from Bram Stoker to Buffy the Vampire SlayerThe Lure of the Vampire: Gender, Fiction and Fandom from Bram Stoker to Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Milly Williamson
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"The Lure of the Vampire explores the curiosity and fascination surrounding the enduring myth of Dracula and vampires."