Superhero Grief The Transformative Power of Loss.

Superhero Grief The Transformative Power of Loss.

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Main Author: Harrington, Jill A.
Contributors: Neimeyer, Robert A.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Milton : Taylor & Francis Group, 2020.
Series:Series in Death, Dying, and Bereavement Ser.
Subjects:
Loss (Psychology)
Adjustment (Psychology)
Grief.
Grief
Emotional Adjustment
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Endorsement Page
  • Half Title
  • Series Page
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Dedication
  • Table of Contents
  • Series Editor's Foreword
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • List of Contributors
  • Introduction: Finding Thanos in "Thanatology" and the Transformative Power of the Visual Arts
  • References
  • Part I: Historical Backgrounds: Grief, Loss, and the Creation of Superheroes
  • Chapter 1: The Rippling Effects of the Holocaust: The Jewish Influence on the Development of Superheroes
  • 1.1 Artist Origins
  • 1.2 The Jewish Influence on the Dawn of the Comic Book Industry
  • 1.3 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 2: And Then Came Superman: Parallels with the Man of Steel and His Creators
  • 2.1 Man of Steel, Forged by Loss
  • 2.2 Jewish Origins
  • 2.3 Therapeutic Means by Narrative Reconstruction
  • References
  • Part II: Understanding Superhero Grief Through Postmodern Grief Theory
  • Chapter 3: Transformations in the Field of Grief and Bereavement: From Clark Kent to Beyond Kübler-Ross
  • 3.1 Wonder Woman's Story
  • 3.2 Superman's Story
  • 3.3 Postmodern Grief's Story: Overview
  • 3.4 Is Grief Depression? Worden's Tasks and the Dual Process Model of Grief
  • 3.5 Neurobiological Underpinnings
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Loss and the Heroic Quest for Meaning: A Conversation with Robert A. Neimeyer
  • Notes
  • References
  • Chapter 5: Continuing Bonds Across the Universes: Superheroes and Enduring Connections
  • 5.1 Paradigm Shifts
  • 5.2 Continuing Bonds
  • 5.3 Tony Stark/Iron Man
  • 5.4 Bruce Wayne/Batman
  • 5.5 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 6: Understanding Grieving Styles: Batman on the Couch
  • 6.1 Understanding Grieving Styles
  • 6.1.1 Intuitive Grievers
  • 6.1.2 Instrumental Grievers
  • 6.1.3 Blended Grievers
  • 6.1.4 Dissonant Grievers
  • 6.2 Case Study
  • 6.2.1 Batman as a Dissonant Griever
  • 6.2.2 Batman in Therapy
  • 6.3 Conclusions
  • Note
  • References
  • Chapter 7: Bruce Wayne, Batman, and Attachment-Informed Grief Work
  • 7.1 Attachment-Informed Grief Work
  • 7.2 What Did Young Bruce Lose?
  • 7.3 Understanding the Impact of Early Parental Loss on Attachment Orientation
  • 7.4 The Lego Batman Movie (2017): Remolding the Archetypal Hero
  • 7.5 Traumatic Loss: Intrusive Memories, Avoidance, and the Fear Response
  • 7.6 Clinical Considerations
  • 7.7 Posttraumatic Growth
  • References
  • Part III: Types of Grief: Brief Case Studies of Superheroes
  • Chapter 8: Deadpool and Anticipatory Grief
  • 8.1 Case Study: Deadpool
  • 8.2 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 9: Superman and Secondary Losses
  • 9.1 Case Study: Superman
  • 9.2 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 10: Magneto and Ambiguous Loss
  • 10.1 Case Study: Magneto
  • 10.2 Conclusions
  • Note
  • References
  • Chapter 11: Batman and Masked Grief
  • 11.1 Case Study: Batman
  • 11.2 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 12: Wonder Woman and Delayed Grief
  • 12.1 Case Study: Wonder Woman
  • 12.2 Conclusions
  • References

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