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*'''What Is Pokémon?''' - A brief introduction to Pocket Monsters, focusing on the creatures that inhabit its world | *'''What Is Pokémon?''' - A brief introduction to Pocket Monsters, focusing on the creatures that inhabit its world. | ||
*'''Battles Over Pokémon Battles''' - Targets the first and foremost misconception that compares Pokémon battles to dog/cockfighting; also explains the differences between good and bad Pokémon trainers. | *'''Battles Over Pokémon Battles''' - Targets the first and foremost misconception that compares Pokémon battles to dog/cockfighting; also explains the differences between good and bad Pokémon trainers. | ||
*'''Pokémon and Prejudice''' - Explains how Pokémon rumors are easily passed from critics to parents. | *'''Pokémon and Prejudice''' - Explains how Pokémon rumors are easily passed from critics to parents. | ||
*'''Pokémon in the Classroom''' - Exposes how Pokémon items were often singled out, with trading cards being banned from schools while other character-based toys were not. Also covers how Pokémon was blamed for students poor grades as well as its return to schools via Pokémon Learning League. | *'''Pokémon in the Classroom''' - Exposes how Pokémon items were often singled out, with trading cards being banned from schools while other character-based toys were not. Also covers how Pokémon was blamed for students' poor grades in school as well as its return to schools via Pokémon Learning League. | ||
*'''The Idiot's Guide to Pokémon''' - Informs parents and critics of the importance of researching Pokémon's background before passing judgment, as well as taking the time to understand their children's interest. | *'''The Idiot's Guide to Pokémon''' - Informs parents and critics of the importance of researching Pokémon's background before passing judgment, as well as taking the time to understand their children's interest. | ||
*'''Pokémon: The Best Animal Show You're Not Watching''' - Focuses on the bond between humans and Pokémon | *'''Pokémon: The Best Animal Show You're Not Watching''' - Focuses on the bond between humans and Pokémon as well as the series' emphasis on an overall respect for nature and living beings. It also explains how real-life animal issues are illustrated in the Pokémon world, but as of yet have never been acknowledged by animal experts, including the definition of hunting/poaching. | ||
*'''There Are No Bad Pokémon''' - Dispels the rumors that some Pokémon are inherently evil and | *'''There Are No Bad Pokémon''' - Dispels the rumors that some Pokémon are inherently evil and explores the trainer's role in a Pokémon's behavior. | ||
*'''In Defense of Pokémon''' - Overview of the dangers of prejudice against Pokémon and other past controversial trends. | *'''In Defense of Pokémon''' - Overview of the dangers of prejudice against Pokémon and other past controversial trends. | ||
*'''For the Love of Pokémon''' - Defines the importance of Pokémon fandom. | *'''For the Love of Pokémon''' - Defines the importance of Pokémon fandom. | ||
*'''Pokémon Ripped From the Headlines''' - Examines the history behind current event-based banned Pokémon | *'''Pokémon Ripped From the Headlines''' - Examines the history behind current event-based banned Pokémon episodes (including temporary post-9/11 bans), mainly focusing on the accusation (and subsequent ban/editing) naming the Pokémon Jynx as a racist stereotype. | ||
*'''Pokémon Outside the Box''' - A look at the campaign against character-based merchandising, and how it continues to affect current icons as well as being a part of Pokémon's controversial past. | *'''Pokémon Outside the Box''' - A look at the campaign against character-based merchandising, and how it continues to affect current icons as well as being a part of Pokémon's controversial past. | ||
*'''Pokémon, Then and Now''' - Focuses on Pokémon's continuing popularity since the end of the 1999-2000 fad. | *'''Pokémon, Then and Now''' - Focuses on Pokémon's continuing popularity since the end of the 1999-2000 fad. |
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