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Rethinking superhero and weapon play /

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Rethinking superhero and weapon play /

[Book]

by Steven Popper

xii, 167 pages ;

23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages [157]-163) and index

pt. I. Arguments held against war, weapon and superhero play - and some responses -- The argument that war and weapon play almost automatically leads to increased aggression and violence -- The argument that superheroes equate to the normalization or glorification of violence -- The argument that superheroes offer up negative, stereotypical and destructive role-models of masculinity and femininity -- pt. II. Rethinking superhero and conflict play -- Theoretical understandings of children's moral development -- From 'rough-and-tumble' play to superhero and conflict play -- Superhero and conflict play and the development of co-operation, empathy and sense of community -- Superhero and conflict play and children's sense of self and self-worth -- The moral themes that lie behind superhero and conflict play -- pt. III. Exploring superhero narratives -- Superman : the god-like being -- Batman : darkness within the Dark Knight -- The X-Men : the rejected group -- Conclusion : The merit of superheroes and superhero play

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Children and violence

Children-- Attitudes

Play assessment (Child psychology)

Superheroes-- Social aspects

Weapons

Popper, Steven

20141129043411.0

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