Author: Steven Keslowitz
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
This entertaining and informative book is a fun and intelligent look at how our society is reflected in the hit TV show The Simpsons, and how The Simpsons is reflected in society.
The Simpsons and Society
Author: Steven Keslowitz
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Explore the world of The Simpsons as it relates to contemporary society. Is Homer a good father? Is Bart really America's "bad boy?" Should Maggie remain quiet? Also included are essays pertaining to medical malpractice, media culture, American Exceptionalism, how The Simpsons matches up against other TV sitcoms, Descartes' Evil Genius argument, American industrialization, and more. If you're a Simpsons buff, this book is for you. Mmm...bookalicious...
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Explore the world of The Simpsons as it relates to contemporary society. Is Homer a good father? Is Bart really America's "bad boy?" Should Maggie remain quiet? Also included are essays pertaining to medical malpractice, media culture, American Exceptionalism, how The Simpsons matches up against other TV sitcoms, Descartes' Evil Genius argument, American industrialization, and more. If you're a Simpsons buff, this book is for you. Mmm...bookalicious...
The World According to the Simpsons
Author: Steven Keslowitz
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
This entertaining and informative book is a fun and intelligent look at how our society is reflected in the hit TV show The Simpsons, and how The Simpsons is reflected in society.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
This entertaining and informative book is a fun and intelligent look at how our society is reflected in the hit TV show The Simpsons, and how The Simpsons is reflected in society.
Leaving Springfield
Author: John Alberti
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 9780814328491
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Since its first appearance as a series of cartoon vignettes in 1987 and its debut as a weekly program in 1990, The Simpsons has had multiple, even contradictory, media identities. Although the show has featured biting political and social satire, which often proves fatal to mass public acceptance, The Simpsons entered fully into the mainstream, consistently earning high ratings from audiences and critics alike. Leaving Springfield addresses the success of The Simpsons as a corporate-manufactured show that openly and self-reflexively parodies the very consumer capitalism it simultaneously promotes. By exploring such topics as the impact of the show's satire on its diverse viewing public and the position of The Simpsons in sitcom and television animation history, the commentators develop insights into the ways parody intermixes with mass media to critique post modern society. In spite of the longevity and high cultural profile of the show, The Simpsons has so far attracted only scattered academic attention. Leaving Springfield will be of importance to both scholars of media and fans of the show interested in the function of satire in popular culture in general and television in particular.
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 9780814328491
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Since its first appearance as a series of cartoon vignettes in 1987 and its debut as a weekly program in 1990, The Simpsons has had multiple, even contradictory, media identities. Although the show has featured biting political and social satire, which often proves fatal to mass public acceptance, The Simpsons entered fully into the mainstream, consistently earning high ratings from audiences and critics alike. Leaving Springfield addresses the success of The Simpsons as a corporate-manufactured show that openly and self-reflexively parodies the very consumer capitalism it simultaneously promotes. By exploring such topics as the impact of the show's satire on its diverse viewing public and the position of The Simpsons in sitcom and television animation history, the commentators develop insights into the ways parody intermixes with mass media to critique post modern society. In spite of the longevity and high cultural profile of the show, The Simpsons has so far attracted only scattered academic attention. Leaving Springfield will be of importance to both scholars of media and fans of the show interested in the function of satire in popular culture in general and television in particular.
The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets
Author: Simon Singh
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408835304
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
From bestselling author of Fermat's Last Theorem, a must-have for number lovers and Simpsons fans
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408835304
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
From bestselling author of Fermat's Last Theorem, a must-have for number lovers and Simpsons fans
The Simpsons
Author: John Ortved
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780865479395
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
A behind-the-scenes history of the popular animated series traces its rise from an animated short on "The Tracy Ullman Show" to a mainstream institution, while exposing alleged clashes between its studio executives and creative producers.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780865479395
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
A behind-the-scenes history of the popular animated series traces its rise from an animated short on "The Tracy Ullman Show" to a mainstream institution, while exposing alleged clashes between its studio executives and creative producers.
So You Think You Know the Simpsons?
Author: Clive Gifford
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
ISBN: 9780340917152
Category : Simpsons (Fictitious characters)
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
This bestselling quiz book has been updated with 100 new questions based on recent series of The Simpsons, in addition to the original 1000 questions about life with Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie. Which of the Simpson family has webbed feet? ... occasionally drinks from the dog dish?... discovered Blinky the three-eyed fish? ... went into space as a NASA astronaut? Relive the hilarity of the TV series as you and your friends test your knowledge of the world's funniest family. Complete answers are provided. TOTALLY UNAUTHORISED.
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
ISBN: 9780340917152
Category : Simpsons (Fictitious characters)
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
This bestselling quiz book has been updated with 100 new questions based on recent series of The Simpsons, in addition to the original 1000 questions about life with Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie. Which of the Simpson family has webbed feet? ... occasionally drinks from the dog dish?... discovered Blinky the three-eyed fish? ... went into space as a NASA astronaut? Relive the hilarity of the TV series as you and your friends test your knowledge of the world's funniest family. Complete answers are provided. TOTALLY UNAUTHORISED.
The Simpsons Secret
Author: Lydia Poulteney
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
ISBN: 1642506885
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
Have You Ever Wondered How “The Simpsons” Predict the Future? “Did The Simpsons really, truly predict anything? I predict you’ll have to purchase this book to get the true story.” ―Bill Oakley, Simpsons writer and producer #1 New Release in Animated Movies, Comedy Movies, and Comedy Television Then, The Simpsons Secret is the book for you. Delve into some of the biggest predictions that came true on the show, and just how the Simpsons predict the future. Simpson predictions from three-eyed fish to presidential elections. "The Simpsons" has been predicting major events with scary accuracy for over three decades. From Donald Trump's presidency to Disney buying 20th Century Fox (...years before it happened!). People just can't seem to get enough and are eager to know what they are going to predict next. This book goes behind the scenes of this adored cartoon series, and the family we’ve grown to love. Between Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and the rest of the Simpsons family, the show has stolen our hearts, and also left us amazed at how often the Simpsons predict the future! So how do they do it? Is it a crystal ball? A fountain of knowledge? Have the writers gained the ability to travel through time? As shocking as it may seem, the answer is actually a little simpler than that. The cartoon crew is not in a secret society that can see the future, nor have they mastered the art of time travel. In The Simpsons Secret, learn more about: How The Simpsons are able to predict so many major events How the show writers and producers come up with these ideas And so much more about your favorite old-school cartoon family If you enjoyed books like Springfield Confidential, The Simpsons Family History, Friends Forever, or The Office, you’ll love The Simpsons Secret.
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
ISBN: 1642506885
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
Have You Ever Wondered How “The Simpsons” Predict the Future? “Did The Simpsons really, truly predict anything? I predict you’ll have to purchase this book to get the true story.” ―Bill Oakley, Simpsons writer and producer #1 New Release in Animated Movies, Comedy Movies, and Comedy Television Then, The Simpsons Secret is the book for you. Delve into some of the biggest predictions that came true on the show, and just how the Simpsons predict the future. Simpson predictions from three-eyed fish to presidential elections. "The Simpsons" has been predicting major events with scary accuracy for over three decades. From Donald Trump's presidency to Disney buying 20th Century Fox (...years before it happened!). People just can't seem to get enough and are eager to know what they are going to predict next. This book goes behind the scenes of this adored cartoon series, and the family we’ve grown to love. Between Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and the rest of the Simpsons family, the show has stolen our hearts, and also left us amazed at how often the Simpsons predict the future! So how do they do it? Is it a crystal ball? A fountain of knowledge? Have the writers gained the ability to travel through time? As shocking as it may seem, the answer is actually a little simpler than that. The cartoon crew is not in a secret society that can see the future, nor have they mastered the art of time travel. In The Simpsons Secret, learn more about: How The Simpsons are able to predict so many major events How the show writers and producers come up with these ideas And so much more about your favorite old-school cartoon family If you enjoyed books like Springfield Confidential, The Simpsons Family History, Friends Forever, or The Office, you’ll love The Simpsons Secret.
The Simpsons' Beloved Springfield
Author: Karma Waltonen
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476674558
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
First aired in 1989, The Simpsons has become America's most beloved animated show. It changed the world of television, bringing to the screen a cartoon for adults, a sitcom without a laugh track, an imperfect lower class family, a mixture of high and low comedy and satire for the masses. This collection of new essays explores the many ways in which The Simpsons reflects everyday life through its exploration of gender roles, music, death, food politics, science and religion, anxiety, friendship and more.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476674558
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
First aired in 1989, The Simpsons has become America's most beloved animated show. It changed the world of television, bringing to the screen a cartoon for adults, a sitcom without a laugh track, an imperfect lower class family, a mixture of high and low comedy and satire for the masses. This collection of new essays explores the many ways in which The Simpsons reflects everyday life through its exploration of gender roles, music, death, food politics, science and religion, anxiety, friendship and more.
The Gospel According to the Simpsons
Author: Mark I. Pinsky
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 9780664224196
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Examines the treatment of religion and spirituality in the animated television series, including its depiction of God, Jesus, heaven, hell, and prayer in chapters devoted to Homer, Lisa, Ned, Reverend Lovejoy, Krusty, and Apu.
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 9780664224196
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Examines the treatment of religion and spirituality in the animated television series, including its depiction of God, Jesus, heaven, hell, and prayer in chapters devoted to Homer, Lisa, Ned, Reverend Lovejoy, Krusty, and Apu.
Access to History: Politics, Presidency and Society in the USA 1968-2001
Author: Vivienne Sanders
Publisher: Hodder Education
ISBN: 1444150499
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
The Access to History series is the most popular and trusted series for AS and A level history students. Design features include: AS questions and exam tips; Definitions of key terms; Summaries of key historical debates. This title is designed specifically for the Edexcel AS specifications for 2008. It charts the political course of America in this period, from the Watergate scandal to the Clinton years. It focuses both on the political and presidential developments of the time and analyses how these manifest themselves socially and culturally, from sport to race relations. Finally, the book concludes by examining the state of the USA by 2001. Key dates, terms and issues are highlighted, and historical interpretations of key debates are outlined. Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the period, and exam-style questions and tips for each examination board provide the opportunity to develop exam skills.
Publisher: Hodder Education
ISBN: 1444150499
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
The Access to History series is the most popular and trusted series for AS and A level history students. Design features include: AS questions and exam tips; Definitions of key terms; Summaries of key historical debates. This title is designed specifically for the Edexcel AS specifications for 2008. It charts the political course of America in this period, from the Watergate scandal to the Clinton years. It focuses both on the political and presidential developments of the time and analyses how these manifest themselves socially and culturally, from sport to race relations. Finally, the book concludes by examining the state of the USA by 2001. Key dates, terms and issues are highlighted, and historical interpretations of key debates are outlined. Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the period, and exam-style questions and tips for each examination board provide the opportunity to develop exam skills.