Fictional Television and American Politics: From 9/11 to Donald Trump

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Fictional Television and American Politics: From 9/11 to Donald Trump
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jack Holland
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:248
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreTelevision
ISBN/Barcode 9781526134233
ClassificationsDewey:791.456581
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 19 July 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

We live in a golden age of fictional television, while our politics has never been so controversial. This book explores that relationship, asking what it is that some of America's most popular TV shows have to say about its politics. Perhaps, like the author, you have gasped at Game of Thrones and balked at Breaking Bad. This book illustrates how, far from being outside of politics, shows such as these are deeply political, helping to fill our world with meaning. To this end, the book analyses Game of Thrones, House of Cards, The West Wing, Homeland, 24, Veep, The Wire, The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad. These are all politically consequential shows that shape how we feel and think about world politics. -- .

Author Biography

Jack Holland is Associate Professor in International Security at the University of Leeds -- .