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OverviewMortality remains a taboo topic in much of Western society, but death and violence continue to be staples of popular television. We can better understand the appeal of violence by investigating psychological theories surrounding anxiety about death and the defenses we use to manage that anxiety. This book examines five recent television series--Game of Thrones,The Punisher, Jessica Jones, Sons of Anarchy and Hannibal--and shows how fictional characters' motivations teach viewers about both the constructive and destructive ways we try to deal with our own mortality. Instead of dismissing violent television as harmless entertainment or completely condemning it as a dangerous trigger of hostile behavior, this book shows its effects on viewers in a more nuanced manner. It provides a new perspective on the enjoyment of violent television, enhancing fans' appreciation and sparking ongoing discussions about their value to both the individual and society. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jonathan F. BassettPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Weight: 0.363kg ISBN: 9781476688015ISBN 10: 147668801 Pages: 277 Publication Date: 30 October 2022 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. Dying to Watch: The Role of Death Anxiety in the Appeal of Fictional Violence 2. The Paramount Place of Death in Human Psychology: An Overview of Terror Management Theory 3. Applying TMT to Illumine the Motives for and Reactions to Fictional Violence 4. There Is Only One Thing We Say to Death—Not Today: Battling Existential Terror in HBO's Game of Thrones 5. Death-Denying (Super)heroism: Gender, Trauma, and Violence in Marvel's The Punisher on Netflix 6. Death-Confronting (Super)heroism: Facing Existential and Social Problems in Marvel's Jessica Jones on Netflix 7. Moral and Existential Dilemmas and the Quest for Death Transcendence in the FX Television Series Sons of Anarchy 8. Giving Voice to the Unmentionable: The Appeal of Transcending Mortality and Corporeality in the NBC Television Series Hannibal Final Thoughts References IndexReviews"""An original and timely interpretation of our cultural preoccupation with violence on television, its psychological appeal as well as individual and social impact.""--Jennifer L. McMahon, Professor of Philosophy and English, East Central University" An original and timely interpretation of our cultural preoccupation with violence on television, its psychological appeal as well as individual and social impact. --Jennifer L. McMahon, Professor of Philosophy and English, East Central University Author InformationJonathan F. Bassett, PhD is a professor of psychology at Lander University in Greenwood, South Carolina where he teaches courses on death and dying. His research focuses on the application of existential psychology, especially Terror Management Theory, to the analysis of popular culture in the areas of literature, television, and movies. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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