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The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   J. K. Rowling by Cynthia Hallett, Peggy Huey This vibrant and timely collection of brand new essays explores the complete Harry Potter series. The volume presents a variety of critical essays by a range of scholars, providing students with much needed guidance on how to approach these immensely popular texts and films, and how to tackle the complex concepts found within Rowling's world. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description J. K. Rowling's popular series of books about the boy wizard Harry Potter has captivated readers of all ages around the world. Selling more than 400 million copies, and adapted into highly successful feature films, the stories have attracted both critical acclaim and controversy.In this collection of brand new essays, an international team of contributors examines the complete Harry Potter series from a variety of critical angles and approaches. There are discussions on topics ranging from fairytale, race and gender, through to food, medicine, queer theory and the occult. The volume also includes coverage of the films and the afterlife of the series with the opening of Rowling's 'Pottermore' website.Essential reading for anyone with an interest in the Harry Potter phenomenon, this exciting resource provides thoughtful new ways of exploring the issues and concepts found within Rowling's world. Back Cover J. K. Rowling's popular series of books about the boy wizard Harry Potter has captivated readers of all ages around the world. Selling more than 400 million copies, and adapted into highly successful feature films, the stories have attracted both critical acclaim and controversy.In this collection of brand new essays, an international team of contributors examines the complete Harry Potter series from a variety of critical angles and approaches. There are discussions on topics ranging from fairytale, race and gender, through to food, medicine, queer theory and the occult. The volume also includes coverage of the films and the afterlife of the series with the opening of Rowling's 'Pottermore' website.Essential reading for anyone with an interest in the Harry Potter phenomenon, this exciting resource provides thoughtful new ways of exploring the issues and concepts found within Rowling's world. Author Biography CYNTHIA J. HALLETT is an independent scholar and was formerly Associate Professor of English and Foreign Languages at Bennett College for Women, North Carolina, USA. Her previous publications include Scholarly Studies in Harry Potter (2005).PEGGY J. HUEY is an Assistant Professor at Colorado Technical University Online, USA, and an Instructor for DeVry University Online, USA. She has taught at a number of colleges and universities in the USA and has published a range of articles on the Harry Potter books. Table of Contents List of AbbreviationsSeries Editor's PrefaceNotes on ContributorsIntroduction; C.HallettGlorious Food? The Literary and Culinary Heritage of the Harry Potter Series; S.HarrisA Fairy Tale Crew? J.K. Rowling's Characters Under Scrutiny; A.KlausThe Way of the Wizarding World: Harry Potter and the Magical Bildungsroman; R.T.Tally, Jr.Bewitching, Abject, Uncanny: Other Spaces in the Harry Potter Films; F.Pheasant-KellyFree Will and Determinism: A 'Compatibilist' Reading of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter Series; C.M.FouqueDumbledore's Ethos of Love in Harry Potter; L.Guanio-UluruHarry Potter and the Origins of the Occult; E.McAvanWizard's Justice and Elf Liberation: Politics and Political Activism in Harry Potter; M.SchulzkeWhat It Means To Be A Half-Blood: Integrity Versus Fragmentation in Biracial Identity; T.StockslagerMagic, Medicine and Harry Potter; C.PartinHarry Potter and the Myriad Mothers: The Maternal Figure as Lioness, Witch and Wardrobe; R.Weaver & K.McMahon-Coleman'I knew a girl once, whose hair…': Dumbledore and the Closet; J.Daems'Neither can live while the other survives': Harry Potter and the Extratextual (After)life of J.K. Rowling; P.IngletonFurther ReadingIndex. Review 'I wanted this collection to be accessible but stretching, engaging but rigorous and to offer multiple entry points leading to lots of 'threads' for students to pursue. It offers all this and more. The variety of disciplines covered is simply extraordinary: it includes philosophy, religious studies, medicine and politics alongside the more obvious literary and cultural studies...Every essay, without exception is exquisitely written...collectively these essays inspire students to revisit the texts with new critical perspectives.' - THE Textbook Guide Promotional 'I wanted this collection to be accessible but stretching, engaging but rigorous and to offer multiple entry points leading to lots of 'threads' for students to pursue. It offers all this and more. The variety of disciplines covered is simply extraordinary: it includes philosophy, religious studies, medicine and politics alongside the more obvious literary and cultural studies...Every essay, without exception is exquisitely written...collectively these essays inspire students to revisit the texts with new critical perspectives.' - THE Textbook Guide Long Description This vibrant and timely collection of brand new essays explores the complete Harry Potter series. The volume presents a variety of critical essays by a range of scholars, providing students with much needed guidance on how to approach these immensely popular texts and films, and how to tackle the complex concepts found within Rowling's world. Review Quote 'I wanted this collection to be accessible but stretching, engaging but rigorous and to offer multiple entry points leading to lots of 'threads' for students to pursue. It offers all this and more. The variety of disciplines covered is simply extraordinary: it includes philosophy, religious studies, medicine and politics alongside the more obvious literary and cultural studies...Every essay, without exception is exquisitely written...collectively these essays inspire students to revisit the texts with new critical perspectives.' - THE Textbook Guide Feature An up-to-date collection of critical essays that cover all of the Harry Potter novels and films, as well as the Pottermore website Description for Bookstore A collection of brand new critical essays which explore the global phenomenon that is the Harry Potter series, covering all of the books, films and the forthcoming Pottermore website Details ISBN0230008496 Short Title J K ROWLING HARRY POTTER Language English ISBN-10 0230008496 ISBN-13 9780230008496 Media Book Format Hardcover Publication Date 2012-11-01 Year 2012 DEWEY 823.914 Place of Publication Basingstoke Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 224 p. Imprint Red Globe Press Subtitle Harry Potter UK Release Date 2012-11-01 NZ Release Date 2012-11-01 Author Peggy Huey Pages 224 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Series New Casebooks Alternative 9780230008502 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2012-10-31 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:147006498; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780230008496, Type: NA, Publication Name: NA, EAN: 9780230008496, Publication Year: 2012, Format: Hardcover, Language: English, Book Title: J. K. 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ISBN: 9780230008496

The Nile on eBay   J. K. Rowling by Cynthia Hallett, Peggy Huey This vibrant and timely collection of brand new essays explores the complete Harry Potter series. The volume presents … mais…

The Nile on eBay   J. K. Rowling by Cynthia Hallett, Peggy Huey This vibrant and timely collection of brand new essays explores the complete Harry Potter series. The volume presents a variety of critical essays by a range of scholars, providing students with much needed guidance on how to approach these immensely popular texts and films, and how to tackle the complex concepts found within Rowling's world. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description J. K. Rowling's popular series of books about the boy wizard Harry Potter has captivated readers of all ages around the world. Selling more than 400 million copies, and adapted into highly successful feature films, the stories have attracted both critical acclaim and controversy.In this collection of brand new essays, an international team of contributors examines the complete Harry Potter series from a variety of critical angles and approaches. There are discussions on topics ranging from fairytale, race and gender, through to food, medicine, queer theory and the occult. The volume also includes coverage of the films and the afterlife of the series with the opening of Rowling's 'Pottermore' website.Essential reading for anyone with an interest in the Harry Potter phenomenon, this exciting resource provides thoughtful new ways of exploring the issues and concepts found within Rowling's world. Back Cover J. K. Rowling's popular series of books about the boy wizard Harry Potter has captivated readers of all ages around the world. Selling more than 400 million copies, and adapted into highly successful feature films, the stories have attracted both critical acclaim and controversy.In this collection of brand new essays, an international team of contributors examines the complete Harry Potter series from a variety of critical angles and approaches. There are discussions on topics ranging from fairytale, race and gender, through to food, medicine, queer theory and the occult. The volume also includes coverage of the films and the afterlife of the series with the opening of Rowling's 'Pottermore' website.Essential reading for anyone with an interest in the Harry Potter phenomenon, this exciting resource provides thoughtful new ways of exploring the issues and concepts found within Rowling's world. Author Biography CYNTHIA J. HALLETT is an independent scholar and was formerly Associate Professor of English and Foreign Languages at Bennett College for Women, North Carolina, USA. Her previous publications include Scholarly Studies in Harry Potter (2005).PEGGY J. HUEY is an Assistant Professor at Colorado Technical University Online, USA, and an Instructor for DeVry University Online, USA. She has taught at a number of colleges and universities in the USA and has published a range of articles on the Harry Potter books. Table of Contents List of AbbreviationsSeries Editor's PrefaceNotes on ContributorsIntroduction; C.HallettGlorious Food? The Literary and Culinary Heritage of the Harry Potter Series; S.HarrisA Fairy Tale Crew? J.K. Rowling's Characters Under Scrutiny; A.KlausThe Way of the Wizarding World: Harry Potter and the Magical Bildungsroman; R.T.Tally, Jr.Bewitching, Abject, Uncanny: Other Spaces in the Harry Potter Films; F.Pheasant-KellyFree Will and Determinism: A 'Compatibilist' Reading of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter Series; C.M.FouqueDumbledore's Ethos of Love in Harry Potter; L.Guanio-UluruHarry Potter and the Origins of the Occult; E.McAvanWizard's Justice and Elf Liberation: Politics and Political Activism in Harry Potter; M.SchulzkeWhat It Means To Be A Half-Blood: Integrity Versus Fragmentation in Biracial Identity; T.StockslagerMagic, Medicine and Harry Potter; C.PartinHarry Potter and the Myriad Mothers: The Maternal Figure as Lioness, Witch and Wardrobe; R.Weaver & K.McMahon-Coleman'I knew a girl once, whose hair…': Dumbledore and the Closet; J.Daems'Neither can live while the other survives': Harry Potter and the Extratextual (After)life of J.K. Rowling; P.IngletonFurther ReadingIndex. Review 'I wanted this collection to be accessible but stretching, engaging but rigorous and to offer multiple entry points leading to lots of 'threads' for students to pursue. It offers all this and more. The variety of disciplines covered is simply extraordinary: it includes philosophy, religious studies, medicine and politics alongside the more obvious literary and cultural studies...Every essay, without exception is exquisitely written...collectively these essays inspire students to revisit the texts with new critical perspectives.' - THE Textbook Guide Promotional 'I wanted this collection to be accessible but stretching, engaging but rigorous and to offer multiple entry points leading to lots of 'threads' for students to pursue. It offers all this and more. The variety of disciplines covered is simply extraordinary: it includes philosophy, religious studies, medicine and politics alongside the more obvious literary and cultural studies...Every essay, without exception is exquisitely written...collectively these essays inspire students to revisit the texts with new critical perspectives.' - THE Textbook Guide Long Description This vibrant and timely collection of brand new essays explores the complete Harry Potter series. The volume presents a variety of critical essays by a range of scholars, providing students with much needed guidance on how to approach these immensely popular texts and films, and how to tackle the complex concepts found within Rowling's world. Review Quote 'I wanted this collection to be accessible but stretching, engaging but rigorous and to offer multiple entry points leading to lots of 'threads' for students to pursue. It offers all this and more. The variety of disciplines covered is simply extraordinary: it includes philosophy, religious studies, medicine and politics alongside the more obvious literary and cultural studies...Every essay, without exception is exquisitely written...collectively these essays inspire students to revisit the texts with new critical perspectives.' - THE Textbook Guide Feature An up-to-date collection of critical essays that cover all of the Harry Potter novels and films, as well as the Pottermore website Description for Bookstore A collection of brand new critical essays which explore the global phenomenon that is the Harry Potter series, covering all of the books, films and the forthcoming Pottermore website Details ISBN0230008496 Short Title J K ROWLING HARRY POTTER Language English ISBN-10 0230008496 ISBN-13 9780230008496 Media Book Format Hardcover Publication Date 2012-11-01 Year 2012 DEWEY 823.914 Place of Publication Basingstoke Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 224 p. Imprint Red Globe Press Subtitle Harry Potter UK Release Date 2012-11-01 NZ Release Date 2012-11-01 Author Peggy Huey Pages 224 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Series New Casebooks Alternative 9780230008502 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2012-10-31 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:147006498; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780230008496, EAN: 9780230008496, Publication Year: 2012, Format: Hardcover, Language: English, Book Title: J. K. Rowling, Item Height: 216mm, Topic: Literature, Item Width: 138mm, Item Weight: 418g, Number of Pages: 224 Pages, Bloomsbury Publishing PLC<

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