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.