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. Timothy
M. Dale, assistant professor of political science at the University of
Wisconsin-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.
