How is The Simpsons a satirical artwork engaged with important social, political, and cultural issues? In time for the twenty-fifth anniversary, Henry offers the first comprehensive understanding of the show as a satire and explores the ways in which The Simpsons participates in the so-called "culture war" debates taking place in American society.
How is The Simpsons a satirical artwork engaged with important social, political, and cultural issues? In time for the twenty-fifth anniversary, Henry offers the first comprehensive understanding of the show as a satire and explores the ways in which The Simpsons participates in the so-called "culture war" debates taking place in American society.
Matthew A. Henry is professor of English and Cultural Studies at Richland College.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction: The Simpsons, Satire, and American Culture 1. "Entertain and Subvert": Fox Television, Satirical Comedy, and The Simpsons 2. "You're an American Now": Race, Ethnicity, and Nationality on The Simpsons 3. "Don't Ask Me, I'm Just a Girl": Feminism, Female Identity, and The Simpsons 4. "The Whole World's Gone Gay!": Gay Identity, Queer Culture, and The Simpsons 5. "Upper-Lower-Middle Class Types": Socioeconomic Class on The Simpsons6. "Gabbin' with God": Religiosity and Secularity on The Simpsons Conclusion: American Culture, Satire, and The Simpsons
Introduction: The Simpsons Satire and American Culture 1. "Entertain and Subvert": Fox Television Satirical Comedy and The Simpsons 2. "You're an American Now": Race Ethnicity and Nationality on The Simpsons 3. "Don't Ask Me I'm Just a Girl": Feminism Female Identity and The Simpsons 4. "The Whole World's Gone Gay!": Gay Identity Queer Culture and The Simpsons 5. "Upper-Lower-Middle Class Types": Socioeconomic Class on The Simpsons6. "Gabbin' with God": Religiosity and Secularity on The Simpsons Conclusion: American Culture Satire and The Simpsons
Introduction: The Simpsons, Satire, and American Culture 1. "Entertain and Subvert": Fox Television, Satirical Comedy, and The Simpsons 2. "You're an American Now": Race, Ethnicity, and Nationality on The Simpsons 3. "Don't Ask Me, I'm Just a Girl": Feminism, Female Identity, and The Simpsons 4. "The Whole World's Gone Gay!": Gay Identity, Queer Culture, and The Simpsons 5. "Upper-Lower-Middle Class Types": Socioeconomic Class on The Simpsons6. "Gabbin' with God": Religiosity and Secularity on The Simpsons Conclusion: American Culture, Satire, and The Simpsons
Introduction: The Simpsons, Satire, and American Culture 1. "Entertain and Subvert": Fox Television, Satirical Comedy, and The Simpsons 2. "You're an American Now": Race, Ethnicity, and Nationality on The Simpsons 3. "Don't Ask Me, I'm Just a Girl": Feminism, Female Identity, and The Simpsons 4. "The Whole World's Gone Gay!": Gay Identity, Queer Culture, and The Simpsons 5. "Upper-Lower-Middle Class Types": Socioeconomic Class on The Simpsons6. "Gabbin' with God": Religiosity and Secularity on The Simpsons Conclusion: American Culture, Satire, and The Simpsons
Introduction: The Simpsons Satire and American Culture 1. "Entertain and Subvert": Fox Television Satirical Comedy and The Simpsons 2. "You're an American Now": Race Ethnicity and Nationality on The Simpsons 3. "Don't Ask Me I'm Just a Girl": Feminism Female Identity and The Simpsons 4. "The Whole World's Gone Gay!": Gay Identity Queer Culture and The Simpsons 5. "Upper-Lower-Middle Class Types": Socioeconomic Class on The Simpsons6. "Gabbin' with God": Religiosity and Secularity on The Simpsons Conclusion: American Culture Satire and The Simpsons
Introduction: The Simpsons, Satire, and American Culture 1. "Entertain and Subvert": Fox Television, Satirical Comedy, and The Simpsons 2. "You're an American Now": Race, Ethnicity, and Nationality on The Simpsons 3. "Don't Ask Me, I'm Just a Girl": Feminism, Female Identity, and The Simpsons 4. "The Whole World's Gone Gay!": Gay Identity, Queer Culture, and The Simpsons 5. "Upper-Lower-Middle Class Types": Socioeconomic Class on The Simpsons6. "Gabbin' with God": Religiosity and Secularity on The Simpsons Conclusion: American Culture, Satire, and The Simpsons
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'[This] book is well written, well organized, and well researched, drawing heavily on literature on [The Simpsons] and on satire in general . . . The book is not a fan letter but something far more valuable - an intelligent book about an intelligent sitcom. Summing up: Recommended. All readership levels.' - CHOICE
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