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In past decades portrayals of mental illness on television were
limited to psychotic criminals or comical sidekicks. As public
awareness of mental illness has increased so too have its
depictions on the small screen. A gradual transition from
stereotypes towards more nuanced representations has seen a wide
range of lead characters with mental health disorders, including
schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, OCD, autism spectrum disorder,
dissociative identity disorder, anxiety, depression and PTSD. But
what are these portrayals saying about mental health and how
closely do they align with real-life experiences? Drawing on
interviews with people living with mental illness, this book traces
these shifts, placing on-screen depictions in context and
demonstrating their real world impacts.
Based on the findings of a five year longitudinal study into the
experiences of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this
book provides tertiary educators and support staff with practical
support for addressing the challenges associated with ASD as they
manifest in college and university environments. It explores issues
such as: * Interpreting assignment tasks * Unwritten expectations
and codes of conduct * Rigidity of thinking * Project planning *
Self-monitoring * Multi-tasking and central coherence The authors
suggest practical strategies for better accommodating students with
ASD in the inclusive classroom. Chapters include case studies of
individual students, which provide real world examples of possible
issues and successful interventions, making this an essential
resource for all those involved in supporting students with ASD in
tertiary education settings.
Remakes are pervasive in today's popular culture, whether they take
the form of reboots, "re-imaginings," or overly familiar sequels.
Television remakes have proven popular with producers and networks
interested in building on the nostalgic capital of past successes
(or giving a second chance to underused properties). Some TV
remakes have been critical and commercial hits, and others haven't
made it past the pilot stage; all have provided valuable material
ripe for academic analysis. In Remake Television: Reboot, Re-use,
Recycle, edited by Carlen Lavigne, contributors from a variety of
backgrounds offer multicultural, multidisciplinary perspectives on
remake themes in popular television series, from classic cult
favorites such as The Avengers (1961-69) and The X-Files
(1993-2002) to current hits like Doctor Who (2005-present) and The
Walking Dead (2010-present). Chapters examine what constitutes a
remake, and what series changes might tell us about changing
historical and cultural contexts-or about the medium of television
itself.
Taking a postmodern critical approach, this collection of new
essays explores The CW Network's popular television drama The
Vampire Diaries, taking in the complete original series
(2009-2017), its spinoffs, source novels and fan fiction. Spanning
three decades, TVD has engaged its predominantly teenage audience
with storylines around love, friendship, social politics and gender
roles. Contributors traverse the franchise's metamorphosis to suit
the complex tastes of an early 21st century audience.
Remakes are pervasive in today's popular culture, whether they take
the form of reboots, "re-imaginings," or overly familiar sequels.
Television remakes have proven popular with producers and networks
interested in building on the nostalgic capital of past successes
(or giving a second chance to underused properties). Some TV
remakes have been critical and commercial hits, and others haven't
made it past the pilot stage; all have provided valuable material
ripe for academic analysis. In Remake Television: Reboot, Re-use,
Recycle, edited by Carlen Lavigne, contributors from a variety of
backgrounds offer multicultural, multidisciplinary perspectives on
remake themes in popular television series, from classic cult
favorites such as The Avengers (1961-69) and The X-Files
(1993-2002) to current hits like Doctor Who (2005-present) and The
Walking Dead (2010-present). Chapters examine what constitutes a
remake, and what series changes might tell us about changing
historical and cultural contexts-or about the medium of television
itself.
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