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Wire
A Cultural History
Av Ben Lamb
Inbunden, 2025
438 kr
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A critical and insightful exploration of arguably the greatest television show of the twenty-first century.In the two decades since The Wire first aired, the show has only continued to grow in cultural relevance as America has seen domestic terrorism increase, race relations become ever tenser, …
Gilmore Girls
A Cultural History
Av Lara C. Stache, Rachel Davidson
Inbunden, 2019
514 kr
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No longer just a cult classic, Gilmore Girls is a cultural staple for TV fans. Airing from 2000–2007, Gilmore Girls focused on the relationship between thirty-something single mom Lorelai and her teenage daughter, Rory. While exploring themes of family, romantic love, friendship, and life’s …
Roots
A Cultural History
Av Eric Pierson
Inbunden, 2026
406 kr
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Published in time for the 45th anniversary of the initial airing of Roots, this historical analysis integrates culture critiques, ideological analysis, and political and cultural studies to shed new light on an essential show.The journeyofRootsfrompage-to-screen-to-popularculture momentisworthy ofa …
Mad Men
A Cultural History
Av M. Keith Booker, Bob Batchelor
Inbunden, 2016
626 kr
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From the opening credits that feature a silhouette falling among skyscrapers, Mad Men transcended its role as a series about the Madison Avenue advertising industry to become a modern classic. For seven seasons, Mad Men asked viewers to contemplate the 1960s anew, reassessing the tumultuous era’s …
Mad Men
A Cultural History
Av M. Keith Booker, Bob Batchelor
E-bok, 2016
228 kr
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"A comprehensive examination of the ways in which [the series] uses American cultural memory . . . to shape . . . characters'' developments and the narrative arc." —Journal of American Culture From the opening credits that feature a silhouette falling among skyscrapers, Mad Men transcended its role …
Frasier
A Cultural History
Av Joseph J. Darowski, Kate Darowski
Inbunden, 2017
2,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
589 kr
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After America’s most pompous barhound left the Cheer’s gang in Boston, he returned to Seattle and found himself surrounded by an equally colorful cast of friends and family alike. For eleven seasons, radio psychiatrist Frasier Crane contended with his blue-collar ex-cop father Martin, English …
Breaking Bad
A Cultural History
Inbunden, 2017
589 kr
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As one of the most critically acclaimed shows of all time, Breaking Bad explored the life and crimes of a high school chemistry teacher turned meth kingpin of the American Southwest. As Walter White and his former student Jesse Pinkman become deeply entwined in the drug world, their narrative …
Friends
A Cultural History
Inbunden, 2019
545 kr
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A cultural phenomenon for a decade, Friends ranked in the top ten for every year of its original run, an accomplishment unmatched by any other scripted series. And more than twenty-five years since its theme song promised “I’ll be there for you,” Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler, and Ross are …
Star Trek
A Cultural History
Inbunden, 2018
545 kr
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First airing in 1966, with a promise to “boldly go where no man has gone before,” Star Trek would eventually become a bona fide phenomenon. Week after week, viewers of the series tuned in to watch Captain Kirk, Spock, and the rest of the crew of the USS Enterprise as they conducted their five-year …
Cheers
A Cultural History
Av Joseph J. Darowski, Kate Darowski
Inbunden, 2019
529 kr
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A fascinating look at one of the greatest shows of all time.For eleven seasons, Cheers was a critically acclaimed program, ultimately earning more than 100 Emmy nominations and securing 28 wins, including 4 for best comedy series. One of the most popular shows of all time, the series centered on a …
Simpsons
A Cultural History
Av Moritz Fink
Inbunden, 2019
545 kr
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From its crudely drawn vignettes on The Tracey Ullman Show to its nearly 700 episodes, The Simpsons has evolved from an alternative programming experiment to a worldwide cultural phenomenon. At 30 seasons and counting, The Simpsons boasts the distinction as the longest-running fictional primetime …
Northern Exposure
A Cultural History
Inbunden, 2021
529 kr
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When Northern Exposure first aired on television in 1990, viewers were introduced to the small fictional town of Cicely, Alaska, and its quirky yet endearing citizens. During its run, Northern Exposure received critical acclaim, winning two Peabody Awards, seven Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden …
Seinfeld
A Cultural History
Av Paul Arras
Inbunden, 2020
545 kr
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Since coming to an end at the pinnacle of its popularity, Seinfeld’s story continues. The show’s enduring appeal has helped earn its creators billions of dollars and counting. Many of the most popular and acclaimed comedy series of the twenty-first century are direct descendants of Seinfeld’s …
Seinfeld
A Cultural History
Av Paul Arras
E-bok, 2020
583 kr
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Since coming to an end at the pinnacle of its popularity, Seinfeld’s story continues. The show’s enduring appeal has helped earn its creators billions of dollars and counting. Many of the most popular and acclaimed comedy series of the twenty-first century are direct descendants of Seinfeld’s …
Fierce Females on Television
A Cultural History
Inbunden, 2023
471 kr
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A fascinating deep-dive into how shows from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to The Equalizer have changed the way women are portrayed on television.The last three decades of television have been a formative and progressive time for female characters, as stronger, more independent women have appeared on …
Fierce Females on Television
A Cultural History
E-bok, 2023
499 kr
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A fascinating deep-dive into how shows from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to The Equalizer have changed the way women are portrayed on television. The last three decades of television have been a formative and progressive time for female characters, as stronger, more independent women have appeared on …
Sex and the City
A Cultural History
Inbunden, 2022
423 kr
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An insightful look at the cultural impact of the television phenomenon Sex and the City.Back in the late 1990s and early 2000s, one word was on everyone’s lips: sex. Sex and the City had taken the United States, and the world, by storm. Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha influenced how a …
Golden Girls
A Cultural History
Inbunden, 2023
486 kr
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"This book is a much-needed addition to the growing body of scholarship around this beloved sitcom. An essential read for The Golden Girls fans and media studies scholars alike." — Library Journal, Starred ReviewOver the course of seven years and 180 episodes, The Golden Girls altered the …
In Living Color
A Cultural History
Inbunden, 2023
451 kr
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An entertaining yet candid examination of the popular sketch show In Living Color.When the pilot for In Living Color aired for the first time on April 15, 1990, America had never seen anything like it. And they loved it. Over five seasons, the show broke racial, cultural, and comedy boundaries, …
Mystery Science Theater 3000
A Cultural History
Av Matt Foy, Christopher J. Olson
Inbunden, 2024
471 kr
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A fun and fascinating deep dive for "devoted and loyal MST3K fans" (Library Journal) that reveals the impact and creation of the cult-hit television series Mystery Science Theater 3000.Few television shows can boast the long-term cult popularity and cultural influence of Mystery Science Theater …
Mystery Science Theater 3000
A Cultural History
Av Matt Foy, Christopher J. Olson
E-bok, 2024
530 kr
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A fun and fascinating deep dive for "devoted and loyal MST3K fans" (Library Journal) that reveals the impact and creation of the cult-hit television series Mystery Science Theater 3000 . Few television shows can boast the long-term cult popularity and cultural influence of Mystery Science Theater …
Wire
A Cultural History
Av Ben Lamb
E-bok, 2025
482 kr
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A critical and insightful exploration of arguably the greatest television show of the twenty-first century. In the two decades since The Wire first aired, the show has only continued to grow in cultural relevance as America has seen domestic terrorism increase, race relations become ever tenser, …
Frasier
A Cultural History
Av Joseph J. Darowski, Kate Darowski
Häftad, 2023
260 kr
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After America’s most pompous barhound left the Cheer’s gang in Boston, he returned to Seattle and found himself surrounded by an equally colorful cast of friends and family alike. For eleven seasons, radio psychiatrist Frasier Crane contended with his blue-collar ex-cop father Martin, English …
Simpsons
A Cultural History
Av Moritz Fink
Häftad, 2023
276 kr
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From its crudely drawn vignettes on The Tracey Ullman Show to its nearly 700 episodes, The Simpsons has evolved from an alternative programming experiment to a worldwide cultural phenomenon. At 30 seasons and counting, The Simpsons boasts the distinction as the longest-running fictional primetime …
Star Trek
A Cultural History
Häftad, 2023
260 kr
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First airing in 1966, with a promise to “boldly go where no man has gone before,” Star Trek would eventually become a bona fide phenomenon. Week after week, viewers of the series tuned in to watch Captain Kirk, Spock, and the rest of the crew of the USS Enterprise as they conducted their five-year …
Doctor Who
A Cultural History
Inbunden, 2025
404 kr
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A nostalgic journey through sixty years of the cult-favorite television series Doctor Who and its cultural impact.From its first airing in the immediate wake of the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Doctor Who has been a fascinating portal through which viewers observe changing times and standards. …
Law & Order
A Cultural History
Inbunden, 2025
456 kr
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A comprehensive, yet entertaining, examination of the Law & Order juggernaut.Over the course of more than 20 years, nearly 500 episodes, and six spinoffs, Law & Order changed the way we view police procedurals, the American justice system, and the men and women of the NYPD. The ubiquity of the …
Law & Order
A Cultural History
E-bok, 2025
497 kr
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A comprehensive, yet entertaining, examination of the Law & Order juggernaut. Over the course of more than 20 years, nearly 500 episodes, and six spinoffs, Law & Order changed the way we view police procedurals, the American justice system, and the men and women of the NYPD. The ubiquity of the …
Survivor
A Cultural History
Av Joseph J. Darowski, Kate Darowski
Inbunden, 2025
442 kr
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Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Survivor with a look back at one of history’s most popular and long-running reality shows. Premiering in 2000, Survivor altered the landscape of network television from its first season, popularizing reality shows for audiences in the 21st century and quickly …
Survivor
A Cultural History
Av Joseph J. Darowski, Kate Darowski
E-bok, 2025
471 kr
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Celebrate the 25 th anniversary of Survivor with a look back at one of history''s most popular and long-running reality shows. Premiering in 2000, Survivor altered the landscape of network television from its first season, popularizing reality shows for audiences in the 21st century and quickly …
