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Political Issues in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter Series (Social Issues in Literature)
By Bryfonski, Dedria
- ISBN
- 978-0-73774-023-3
- Publisher
- Greenhaven Press
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2009
Gr 10-Up An enlightening entry for Harry Potter devotees, particularly those wanting to write term papers on the series. Following a discussion of Rowling and the events that shaped her life, 11 articles present arguments that her work carries personal political perspectives, criticizes the British government's handling of the War on Terror, and takes a "complex view of race." The last chapter, "Conte...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
