如果一個人能夠無限次地穿越時間與宇宙,他的內心會發生什麼變化?本書以這個看似科幻、實則極為人性的問題為起點,深入解析經典影集《Doctor Who》中角色的心理層面。由心理學教授 Travis Langley 主編,集合多位學者,共收錄近二十篇文章,從人格理論、情感連結、創傷經驗到道德判斷,細緻拆解 Doctor 在不同化身中的心理差異,也延伸至同伴與反派角色的行為動機。全書文字親切易讀,兼具學術深度與流行文化魅力,不僅是影集粉絲的延伸閱讀,也是一扇理解心理學如何映照故事與人性的窗口。If a person could travel eternally through space and time, how would this power affect them, psychologically and emotionally? In a fun and accessible way, Doctor Who Psychology explores this question through an analysis of the longest-running sci-fi TV series of all time. This fascinating in-depth academic study, edited by Travis Langley, contains 20 essays delving into the psychology behind the time-traveling Doctor in his many iterations, as well as his companions and his foes.The essays include:“Who’s Who: A Myers-Briggs Comparison of the Doctors’ Personalities”“Madness among the Monsters: Are the Doctor’s Enemies Insane?”“Twice the Hearts, Half the Feels: Time Lord Detachment, Attachment, Abandonment”“Fear Fuels Love: Misattribution of Arous