“Time Can Be Rewritten”: The Doctor, the Book, and the Database.

A criticism is offered of the science fiction television (TV) program "Doctor Who." Particular focus is given to the depiction of books within the TV show, including in regard to reading portrayed in the show and the relationship between books and digital databases. It also discusses the themes of d...

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Published in:Journal of Popular Culture (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.) Vol. 51; no. 5; pp. 1133 - 1152
Main Author: Marlow, Christopher
Format: Film/TV Criticism and Review
Published: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Oct2018
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Summary:A criticism is offered of the science fiction television (TV) program "Doctor Who." Particular focus is given to the depiction of books within the TV show, including in regard to reading portrayed in the show and the relationship between books and digital databases. It also discusses the themes of death and time within "Doctor Who."