Book: Critical Perspectives on Harry Potter

The second edition of Critical Perspectives on Harry Potter delves deeper into the cultural and literary impact of the seven-book series. This updated edition includes new essays that examine the series as both a pop culture phenomenon and a set of literary texts. The essays cover a wide range of intellectual traditions, including moral-theological analysis, psychoanalytic perspectives, and philosophy of technology. Through these various lenses, the essays explore the social, cultural, and psychological themes in the Harry Potter novels, revealing how the books reflect the anxieties and preoccupations of our times. It is worth noting that this book is not officially endorsed by J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., or anyone associated with the Harry Potter books or movies.