Book description
The Simpsons questions what is culturally acceptable, showcasing
controversial issues like homosexuality, animal rights, the war on
terror, and religion. This subtle form of political analysis is
effective in changing opinions and attitudes on a large scale. Homer
Simpson Marches on Washington explores the transformative power that
enables popular culture to influence political agendas, frame the
consciousness of audiences, and create profound shifts in values and ideals.
To investigate the full spectrum of popular culture in a democratic
society, editors Timothy M. Dale and Joseph J. Foy gather a top-notch
team of scholars who use television shows such as Star Trek, The
X-Files, All in the Family, The View, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,
and The Colbert Report, as well as movies and popular music, to
investigate contemporary issues in American popular culture.
""Both Homer Simpson Goes to Washington and Homer
Simpson Marches on Washington look at popular culture as not simply
entertainment of the masses. Instead, pop culture can emphasize
contemporary societal norms, or introduce new ideas and social
constructs....Pop culture reaches a national audience, and as such, is
inspiring nationwide conversations about politics, race, marriage,
religion, etc. If you want to learn more about the basis for these
conversations, these two books are excellent resources."--Annette
Aguayo, Voices From the Earth" --
Timothy M. Dale, assistant professor of political science at the
University ofWisconsin--Green Bay, is coauthor of Political Thinking,
Political Theory, and Civil Society. He lives in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Joseph J. Foy, assistant professor of political science at the
University of Wisconsin--Waukesha, is the editor of Homer Simpson Goes
to Washington: American Politics through Popular Culture. He lives in
Waukesha, Wisconsin.
