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In About Time, the whole of Doctor Who is examined through the lens
of the real-world social and political changes as well as ongoing
developments in television production that influenced the series in
ways big and small over the course of a generation. Armed with
these guidebooks, readers will be able to cast their minds back to
1975, 1982, 2005, and other years to best appreciate the series'
content and character. The Second Edition of About Time 4 is such
an upgrade, it's split into two volumes! Volume 2 greatly expands
upon the commentary and essays offered on Doctor Who Seasons 15 to
17: the Graham Williams Era of Doctor Who, including the "Key to
Time" season, all starring the iconic Tom Baker as the fourth
Doctor. Essays in this volume include: “Is Doctor Who Unsuitable
for Adults?”, “Why Does the Doctor's Age Keep Changing?” and
“It's the Panto Essay, Isn't It Boys and Girls?”
In About Time, the whole of Doctor Who is examined through the lens
of the real-world social and political changes as well as ongoing
developments in television production that influenced the series in
ways big and small over the course of a generation. Armed with
these guidebooks, readers will be able to cast their minds back to
1975, 1982, 2005, and other years to best appreciate the series'
content and character. The Second Edition of About Time 4 greatly
expands upon the commentary and essays offered on Doctor Who
Seasons 12 to 14: some of the most beloved material ever, starring
the iconic Tom Baker as the fourth Doctor. Essays in this volume
include: “Has the Time War Started?”, “What were the
Cybermen's Daftest 'Only' Weaknesses?”, and “Mary Whitehouse:
What was Her Problem?”
In the About Time 3 Second Edition, Tat Wood vastly expands upon
the discussion of the Jon Pertwee era of Doctor Who, bringing this
installment of the About Time series up to the size and elaborate
depth of its fellows. News essays in this edition include The
Daemons: What the Hell Are They Doing?, Where Were Torchwood When
All This Was Happening? and Is This Any Way to Run a Galactic
Empire?.Many existing essays and entries have been greatly
retooled, and evidence from the new Doctor Who series (unbroadcast
when this book was first published) has been taken into account.
All told, this Second Edition has nearly three times the material
of its predecessor. (At present, Mad Norwegian has no plans to do
second editions of the other About Time volumes.)
Constituting the largest reference work on "Doctor Who" ever
written, the six-volume "About Time" strives to become the ultimate
reference guide to the worlds longest-running science fiction
program. Written by Lawrence Miles ("Faction Paradox") and
long-time sci-fi commentator Tat Wood, "About Time" focuses on the
continuity of "Doctor Who" (its characters, alien races and the
like), but also examines the show as a work of social commentary.
In particular, Miles and Wood dissect the politics and social
issues that shaped the show during its unprecedented 26-year run
(from 1963 to 1989), detailing how the issues of the day influenced
this series. As part of this grand opus, About Time 2 examines
"Doctor Who" Seasons 4 to 6 (1966 to 1969) -- a massive paradigm
shift for the show, as Patrick Troughton takes over the lead role.
Among other things, About Time 2 answers such vitally important
"Who" questions as "What's the Timeline of the Cybermen?,"
"Whatever Happened to the USA?" and "Did Sergeant Pepper Know the
Doctor?"
What happened to the Roman Empire? Why was the Magna Carta so
important? What led to the First World War? Why did the USSR
collapse? World History in Minutes provides succinct answers to
these questions - and many more - in 200 simple and accessible
essays. From the 100 Years War to the Gulf Wars, and from the
wisdom of Aristotle to the Civil Rights movement, this book distils
the major events in human history into easily digestible chunks.
Each essay is accompanied by an image - or a clear diagram to
illustrate complex ideas - and will plug the gaps in your knowledge
of the most important eras, movements and events in the history of
humankind. World History in Minutes is the perfect introduction to
this expansive subject. Contents include: Neanderthals,
Babylonians, Attilla the Hun, Abyssinian Empire, Magna Carta, Black
Death, Inca, Henry VIII Reformation, Ulster Plantations, Rousseau
and the Enlightenment, Declaration of Independence, French
Revolution, Tonga Civil War, Universal Suffrage, Spanish Influenza,
Great Depression, Pearl Harbour, The Space Age, Civil Rights,
Environmentalism, Oligarchs and Tiger Economies.
Constituting the largest reference work on 'Doctor Who' ever
written, the six-volume 'About Time' strives to become the ultimate
reference guide to the world's longest-running science fiction
program. Written by long-time sci-fi commentator Tat Wood, 'About
Time' focuses on the continuity of 'Doctor Who' (its characters,
alien races and the like), but also examines the show as a work of
social commentary. In particular, Wood dissects the politics and
social issues that shaped the show during its unprecedented 26-year
run (from 1963 to 1989), detailing how the issues of the day
influenced this series. As part of this grand opus, About Time 6
examines 'Doctor Who' Seasons 22 to 26 (1985 to 1989) - the end of
the show's classic run, starring Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy -
as well as the 1996 TV Movie starring Paul McGann. Among other
things, About Time 6 answers such vitally important 'Who' questions
as 'Is Continuity a Pointless Waste of Time?', 'What are the Oddest
Romances in the Programme's History?' and 'Does Paul McGann Count?'
Constituting the largest reference work on Doctor Who ever written,
the six-volume About Time strives to become the ultimate reference
guide to the world's longest-running science fiction program.
Written by Lawrence Miles (Faction Paradox) and long-time sci-fi
commentator Tat Wood, About Time focuses on the continuity of
Doctor Who (its characters, alien races and the like), but also
examines the show as a work of social commentary. In particular,
Miles and Wood dissect the politics and social issues that shaped
the show during its unprecedented 26-year run (from 1963 to 1989),
detailing how the issues of the day influenced this series. As part
of this grand opus, About Time 4 examines Doctor Who Seasons 12 to
17 (1975 to 1979)-starring Tom Baker, the actor who popularized the
show in America. Among other things, About Time 4 examines how the
show's Gothic horror phase and its aftermath, plus answers such
vitally important Who questions as Where (and When) is Gallifrey?
and Why Couldn't the BBC Just Have Spent More Money?
About Time vol. 7 continues an examination of the real-world
social-political context in which each Doctor Who story was made,
this time focusing on Series 1 and 2 of the revamped series (2005
to 2006) starring Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant. Essays
in this volume include: Why Now? Why Wales?; RT Phone Home?; Is the
New Series More Xenophobic?; Why is Trinity Wells on Jackie's
Telly?; He Remembers This How?; What's Happened to the Daleks?; Why
Doesn't Anyone Read Any More?; Reapers - Err, What?; What's So
Great About the 51st Century?; Gay Agenda? What Gay Agenda?; Does
Being Made in Wales Matter?; Did He Fall or Was He Pushed?; Bad
Wolf - What, How and Why?: What's a 'Story' Now?; How Long is
Harriet in No. 10?; Has All the Puff 'Totally' Changed Things?;
Stunt Casting: What Are the Dos and the Dont's?; The Great Powell
Estate Debate; Is Arthur the Horse a Companion?; Are Credited
Authors Just Hired Hands?; How Many Cyber-Races Are There?; and
more.
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