Research Catalog
The politics of Harry Potter
- Title
- The politics of Harry Potter / Bethany Barratt.
- Author
- Barratt, Bethany.
- Publication
- New York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFE 13-2226 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
Details
- Description
- xiv, 182 pages; 24 cm
- Summary
- "This political analysis of Harry Potter uses the beloved wizarding world to introduce readers to the equally murky and intimidating world of the political. Readers may be surprised to discover that in fact J.K. Rowling's work provides us with entries into all of the most important political questions in history - from current controversies about terrorism and human rights, to the classic foundations of political thought"--
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [163]-173) and index
- Contents
- Introduction: Politics in the World of Harry Potter -- "By Order of the Hogwarts High Inquisitor" : Bases of Authority -- Azkaban : Discipline, Punishment, and Human Rights -- Purebloods and Mudbloods: Race, Species and Power -- The DA (Dumbledore's Army) : Resistance from Below -- Death Eaters and Dark Wizards: Terror and Counterterror -- The Order of the Phoenix: Intelligence, Counterintelligence, and Secret Agencies -- The Only One He Ever Feared: The Nature of War -- Grunnings and Galleons: Materialism and the Wizarding and Muggle Worlds -- Conclusion : Harry Potter in the Political World.
- Call Number
- JFE 13-2226
- ISBN
- 9780230608511 (hardcover)
- 0230608515 (hardcover)
- 9780230608993 (paperback)
- 023060899X (paperback)
- LCCN
- 2012012546
- OCLC
- 783520970
- Author
- Barratt, Bethany.
- Title
- The politics of Harry Potter / Bethany Barratt.
- Imprint
- New York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [163]-173) and index
- Research Call Number
- JFE 13-2226