Homer Simpson Goes to Washington: American Politics Through Popular Culture

The modern landscape of American entertainment is filled with commentary on the state of the union. Viewers turn to The Daily Show instead of Fox or CNN, satirical films such as Wag the Dog, cartoons like The Simpsons, or controversial action dramas similar to 24 in order to learn more about current events in the United States. Popular culture is educating America more than the nightly news, aiding viewers in their quest to understand the American political system. In Homer Simpson Goes to Wash

Author: Joseph J. Foy
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Published: 01/01/2010
Pages: 260
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 8.96h x 5.98w x 0.81d
ISBN: 9780813192543

About the Author

Joseph J. Foy is assistant professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha.

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