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	The Greatest Show in the Galaxy (Softcover) From: McFarland Format: Softcover Author: Marc Schuster & Tom Powers Release Date: August, 2007 $35.00 Our Price: $24.95 Quantity in Cart: None Shipping Weight: 0.75 pounds 7 available for immediate delivery
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The long-running BBC science fiction program Doctor Who has garnered an intense and extremely loyal fan base since its 1963 debut. This work examines the influences of psychology, literature, pop culture, and the social sciences on Doctor Who storylines and characters. Topics explored include how such issues as class, gender, and sexual attraction factor into the relationships between the Doctor and his companions; whether the Doctor suffers from multiple personality disorder or other psychological afflictions; and the role of the Doctor's native culture in shaping his sense of identity.
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Marc From Rosemont, PA 10/02/2007 Granted, I'm one of the co-authors of this book, so I may be a little bit biased. I do, however, want to say that Tom Powers and I take great pride in the work that we've done, and we believe that this is a fun and informative book on Doctor Who. If you like books like The Discontinuity Guide, The Television Companion or the About Time series, there's a good chance that you'll enjoy the insight and analysis that we provide in The Greatest Show in the Galaxy. The basic premise of the book is that Doctor Who, like all good science fiction, teaches us what it means to be human by whisking us away to exotic points in time and space. The book examines the show in relation to modern-day phenomena like cosmetic surgery, political pundits, Mafia movies, road rage and reality television in order to shed light on the Doctor's relationships with his companions, his true feelings toward the Master and the reason why the Daleks seem so cranky all the time (among other issues). So, apologies for reviewing my own book, but if you end up ordering a copy, thanks, and I hope you enjoy it. --Marc Schuster