Derek Johnston is een academicus die zich diepgaand bezighoudt met populaire genres, met name sciencefiction en horror, en hun manifestaties in televisie, film en literatuur onderzoekt. Zijn wetenschappelijke werk duikt in de nuances van deze genres en biedt inzichtelijke analyses voor zowel enthousiastelingen als critici. Johnston's academische positie vormt een sterke basis voor zijn kritische verkenningen.
This book explores the literary and cultural history behind certain Christmas and Halloween traditions, and examines the way that they have moved into broadcasting. It demonstrates how these horror traditions have become more domestic and personal, and how they provide a necessary seasonal pause for reflection on our fears.
Focusing on 18 influential philosophers from Socrates to Derrida, this engaging introduction presents their ideas within their historical and cultural contexts. Written in clear, accessible language, it provides a chronological overview of key figures, events, and concepts that have shaped philosophical thought. Ideal for teenagers, students, and general readers, no prior knowledge is necessary to appreciate this insightful exploration of a complex subject, making it a perfect starting point for anyone curious about philosophy.
A fun, concise and attractive introduction to a fascinating and challenging subject. This is the ideal book for teenagers and students coming to philosophy for the first time, or indeed for anyone who just doesn't know where to start. The book examines 18 key thinkers, from Socrates to Derrida, exploring their ideas in relation to each other and to their historical and cultural contexts. Derek Johnston uses clear and accessible language to present an engaging chronological picture of the key figures, events and ideas that have shaped the history of philosophy. No prior knowledge of philosophy is required to enjoy this incisive, reader-friendly introduction. This is the ideal book for general readers looking for a way into this fascinating but very often challenging subject.