Robin S. Rosenberg Books

Robin Sue Rosenberg is a clinical psychologist whose work delves into the psychology of popular culture. She is widely recognized for her textbooks and writings that explore how our favorite stories and characters shape our understanding of the world and ourselves. Rosenberg offers insightful analyses into the psychological mechanisms underlying our engagement with popular culture, making complex theories accessible to a broad audience. Her contributions bridge academic rigor with a keen observation of everyday phenomena.

Our superheroes, ourselves
192 pages
7 hours of reading
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Why are so many people fascinated by superheroes? In this thoughtful, engaging, and intelligent collection, editor Robin Rosenberg compiles essays by some of the world's leading scholars to address our relationships with superheroes (and supervillains) as well as the humanity of superheroes. How do characters and stories reflect human nature? What is the role of justice in superhero worlds? Finally, are superhero stories good for us? These questions and many more are addressed in this illuminating new book.

Our superheroes, ourselves