Encyclopedia of Politics, the Media, and Popular Culture

摘要: Whether it's television, radio, concerts, live appearances by comedians, Internet websites, or even the political party conventions themselves, mixing of politics and popular culture is frequently on display. The Encyclopedia Politics, Media, Popular Culture examines people, major events, media, controversies in eight thematic chapters over 150 entries to provide an invaluable resource for any student, scholar, everyday junkie needing a comprehensive introduction subject. On typical weeknight United States, millions shun traditional evening network news broadcasts and, instead, later grab their remotes turn Comedy Central catch up happenings day, delivered comedian Jon Stewart faux program, Daily Show. Immediately afterwards, they might stay tuned Colbert Report another dosage hilarious, fake that, them, comes across more honestly than serious version could watch CNN. provides in-depth coverage these fascinating, often surprising intersections both historical contemporary culture. This highly readable entertaining encyclopedia sweeping survey historic ongoing interplay between politics, thought-provoking chapters. volume enhanced with inclusion help students researchers easily locate information topics ranging from scandals YouTube.