Books in the Social Issues in Literature (Paperback) series

One of the most beloved franchises in history, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series follows a trio of wizards-in-the-making through their years at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This expansive edition provides background on the life of British author J.K. Rowling and the influences that shaped her work. The book features eleven articles that explore political issues as portrayed in her Harry Potter series of novels, tackling topics such as race relations and human rights. The volume also examines politics in the twenty-first century.