Reading Joss Whedon

Contributors in film and television studies, anthropology, English, communication, and sociology examine the work of film and TV writer and director Joss Whedon, creator of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Essays are grouped in sections on specific titles of Whedon’s films and TV shows. The final section groups essays on overarching themes such as technology and magic, and ‘hot chicks with superpowers.’ The book includes a list of essays grouped by topics, such as directing, character, music, myth, gender, and symbolism. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)