The Psychgeist of Pop Culture – Stranger Things

Roberts, Anton ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2770-5786 (2024) The Psychgeist of Pop Culture – Stranger Things. The Psychgeist of Pop Culture . Play Story Press, Pittsburgh, PA. ISBN 9781300969532 (print); 9781300963639 (digital)

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Abstract

Recent times have witnessed an explosion in forms of media that fall under the umbrella of "pop culture". However, no series represents this phenomenon more clearly than Netflix's own Stranger Things. It is a veritable cornucopia of nostalgic cultural references, an offering of the bygone era of the 1980s suburban America. This book brings together scholars from a diverse set of backgrounds to explore why this show engenders such an intense fandom and lasting impact on the human psyche. "A fascinating dive into the psychology of Stranger Things - this book is a must for anyone looking to more deeply get to know the why behind their favourite characters." Caitlin Schneiderhan, Author of 'Stranger Things: Flight of Icarus' and Writer for Stranger Things (Netflix)