Editor Leitch, co-chair of the Science Fiction Fantasy area of the PCA, presents 12 essays on all of the incarnations of the popular BBC TV series, which has been on the air as new episodes and repeats for almost 50 years. The book begins with several essays on fan perspectives, then delves into themes, plots, and the Doctor's female companions over the years. Some specific topics include public relations and marketing in the new Doctor Who, and the 'Britishness' of human-machine marriage in Series 31. The book includes a videography. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)