The Simpsons, Satire, and American Culture

The Simpsons, Satire, and American Culture
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 588
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ISBN-10 : 9781137027795
ISBN-13 : 1137027797
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Book Synopsis The Simpsons, Satire, and American Culture by : M. Henry

Download or read book The Simpsons, Satire, and American Culture written by M. Henry and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-09-25 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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