Psychology of Superheroes An Unauthorized Exploration

Name: Psychology of Superheroes An Unauthorized Exploration
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ISBN: 9781933771311

ISBN-10: 1933771313

ISBN-13: 9781933771311

Edition: 2008

Authors: Robin S. Rosenberg, Jennifer Canzoneri

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Unmaskingnbsp;superhuman abilities and double lives, this analysis showcasesnbsp;nearly two dozen psychologists as their essaysnbsp;explorenbsp;the mindsnbsp;of pop culture’s most intriguing and daring superheroes, including Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, and the X-Men. Exposing the inner thoughts that these reclusive heroes would only dare share with trained professionals, heady experts give detailed psychoanalyses of what makes specific superheroes tick while answering such questions asWhy do superheroes choose to be superheroes?Why is there so much prejudice against the X-Menmutants?What makes Spider-Man so altruistic?andWhy are supervillains so aggressive?nbsp;Additionally,…

Book details

List price: $17.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: BenBella Books
Publication date: 2/9/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 259
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.814
Language: English



Introduction



The Positive Psychology of Superheroes



The Social Psychology of the Justice League of America



Superman's Personality



Anti-Heroism in the Continuum of Good and Evil



Positive Psychology of Peter Parker



Prejudice Lessons from the Xavier Institute



When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Superhero



Is There a Superhero in All of Us?



Mind-Reading Superheroes



An Appetite for Destruction



The Stereotypical (Wonder) Woman



What Would Freud Say?



Coming to Terms with Bizarro



Coping with Stress ... the Superhero Way



Arkham Asylum



The Incredible Hulk



Gender Typicality and Extremity in Popular Culture



Cracking the Superhero's Moral Code