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.



Autorentext
Matthew A. Henry is professor of English and Cultural Studies at Richland College.

Inhalt
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
Titel
The Simpsons, Satire, and American Culture
EAN
9781137027795
ISBN
978-1-137-02779-5
Format
E-Book (pdf)
Veröffentlichung
25.09.2012
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Wasserzeichen
Dateigrösse
2.26 MB
Anzahl Seiten
296
Jahr
2012
Untertitel
Englisch