Description
Book SynopsisGierzynski's captivating analysis of media's impact on political views, combined with the enjoyable Potter story details, makes for an irresistible project that social scientists can use to work a little magic in their classrooms.
Trade ReviewThe book is great fun. Choice
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
Introduction: Isn't It Just a Story?
1. The Subtle (and Not-So-Subtle) Political Lessons of Harry Potter
2. Learning the Lessons of the Wizarding World
3. Do the Politics of Harry Potter Fans Reflect Those of the Wizarding World?
4. The Role of Harry Potter in the Political Developmentof Millennials
Conclusion: Fiction, Reality, and Politics
Appendixes
A. Research Methodology
B. The Questionnaire
C. Regression Analyses
D. Model of Harry Potter Effects with Coefficients
Notes
Bibliography
Index