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Pop Psychology Event

Event date: 
Saturday, January 28, 2017 - 2:00pm

Dr. Janina Scarlet, a licensed clinical psychologist and a (mad?) scientist, intending to take over the world with geek culture and compassion, is the mastermind behind Superhero Therapy. Superhero Therapy refers to incorporating characters from geek culture. Dr. Scarlet and fellow contributors Dr. Billy San Juan, Jenna Busch, and Alan Kistler have presented their analysis at Comic-Con and other cons, The Mary Sue, on the Crazy Sexy Geeks podcast, and more. Works include Game of Thrones Psychology: The Mind is Dark and Full of Terrors, Captain America vs. Iron Man: Freedom, Security, Psychology, and Doctor Who Psychology: A Madman with a Box.

Game of Thrones Psychology: The Mind Is Dark and Full of Terrorsvolume 4 By Travis Langley (Editor), Kyle Maddock (Foreword by) Cover Image
By Travis Langley (Editor), Kyle Maddock (Foreword by)
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ISBN: 9781454918400
Published: Union Square & Co. - June 21st, 2016

This thought-provoking anthology offers fans a close examination of the psychology behind the intricate narrative and compelling characters in the popular HBO TV series, "Game of Thrones," based upon author George R.R. Martin's bestselling work "A Song of Ice and Fire." With no moral boundaries honored, the psychological games played by the series conniving protagonists are seemingly limitless. War, murder, violence, and rape are only a few of the weighty issues explored in these 19 analytical essays along with personality disorders, post-traumatic stress, and psychopathy.


The Walking Dead Psychology: Psych of the Living Dead By Travis Langley (Editor), John Russo (Foreword by) Cover Image
By Travis Langley (Editor), John Russo (Foreword by)
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ISBN: 9781454917052
Published: Sterling - August 4th, 2015

The characters of "The Walking Dead "live in a desolate postapocalyptic world, filled with relentless violence and death. In reality, how would such never-ending trauma affect the psyche? By understanding the psychological forces that drive the show's action, fans can better grasp this compelling fictional universe. Is the Governor a psychopath, a sociopath, or neither? What does Terror Management Theory tell us about what it means to constantly fight for survival as Rick must? What is the emotional cost of killing a walker or even another living person? What is groupthink and how does it affect the decisions made by the people of Terminus, Woodbury, and Rick's gang? In 19 essays from a range of esteemed contributors, a foreword by John Russo, cocreator of "Night of the Living Dead, "plus "Case Files" sidebars by editor Travis Langley, "The Walking Dead Psychology "answers these and many other questions in a way sure to fascinate the show's millions of passionate viewers. "Contributors include" John Blanchar * Megan Blink * Colt J. Blunt * Josue Cardona * Adam Davis * William Blake Erickson * Frank Gaskill * Jennifer Golbeck * Jonathan Hetterly * Katrina Hill * Alan Kistler * Dana Klisanin * Stephen Kuniak * Martin Lloyd * Stephanie Norman * Patrick O Connor * Katherine Ramsland * Clay Routledge * Billy San Juan * Janina Scarlet * Steven Schlozman * Lara Taylor * Dave Verhaagen * Mara Wood * E. Paul Zehr *


Star Wars Psychology, 2: Dark Side of the Mind By Travis Langley (Editor), Carrie Goldman (Foreword by) Cover Image
By Travis Langley (Editor), Carrie Goldman (Foreword by)
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ISBN: 9781454917366
Published: Sterling - October 27th, 2015

From its very first frame, the Star Wars series created a compelling universe, with complex characters and engaging storytelling. In advance of the highly anticipated new movie, "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens," this essay collection offers a fascinating and unauthorized psychological analysis of every aspect of George Lucas's richly rendered world. A group of expert contributors, edited by Travis Langley, examines such topics as family ties, Jedi qualities, masculinity, girl power, and the values embodied in both the "dark" and "light" sides of this spellbinding world.