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Homer Simpson Marches on Washington: Dissent through American Popular Culture
Dale, Timothy M., Dale, Timothy M., Foy, Joseph J., Foy, Joseph J., Warner, Jamie
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Description for Homer Simpson Marches on Washington: Dissent through American Popular Culture
Hardcover. Explores the transformative power that enables popular culture to influence political agendas, frame the consciousness of audiences, and create profound shifts in values and ideals. Editor(s): Dale, Timothy M.; Foy, Joseph J. Num Pages: 328 pages, 16 photos, 5 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFCA; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 288 x 30. Weight in Grams: 654.
The Simpsons questions what is culturally acceptable, showcasing controversial issues like homosexuality, animal rights, the war on terror, and religion. This subtle form of political analysis is effective in changing opinions and attitudes on a large scale. Homer Simpson Marches on Washington explores the transformative power that enables popular culture to influence political agendas, frame the consciousness of audiences, and create profound shifts in values and ideals.
To investigate the full spectrum of popular culture in a democratic society, editors Timothy M. Dale and Joseph J. Foy gather a top-notch team of scholars who use television shows such as ... Read more
The Simpsons questions what is culturally acceptable, showcasing controversial issues like homosexuality, animal rights, the war on terror, and religion. This subtle form of political analysis is effective in changing opinions and attitudes on a large scale. Homer Simpson Marches on Washington explores the transformative power that enables popular culture to influence political agendas, frame the consciousness of audiences, and create profound shifts in values and ideals.
To investigate the full spectrum of popular culture in a democratic society, editors Timothy M. Dale and Joseph J. Foy gather a top-notch team of scholars who use television shows such as ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University Press of Kentucky
Condition
New
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
Lexington, United States
ISBN
9780813125800
SKU
V9780813125800
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99-50
About Dale, Timothy M., Dale, Timothy M., Foy, Joseph J., Foy, Joseph J., Warner, Jamie
Timothy M. Dale, assistant professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, is coauthor of Political Thinking, Political Theory, and Civil Society. He lives in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Joseph J. Foy, assistant professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin - Waukesha, is the editor of Homer Simpson Goes to Washington: American Politics through Popular ... Read more
Reviews for Homer Simpson Marches on Washington: Dissent through American Popular Culture
"Popular culture is a growing area of interest, especially given its status as a major U.S. export in this rapidly globalizing world.... A useful and interesting work." - Margaret Ferguson, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis"