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Authentic Fakes: Religion and American Popular Culture
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Authentic Fakes explores the religious dimensions of American popular culture in unexpected places: baseball, the Human Genome Project, CocaCola, rock n roll, the rhetoric of Ronald Reagan, the charisma of Jim Jones, Tupperware, and the free market, to name a few. Chidester travels through the cultural landscape and discovers the role that fakeryin the guise of frauds, charlatans, inventions, and simulationsplays in creating religious experience. His book is at once an incisive analysis of the relationship between religion and popular culture and a celebration of the myriad ways in which invention can stimulate the religious imagination.Moving beyond American borders, Chidester considers the religion of McDonalds and Disney, the discourse of W.E.B. Du Bois and the American movement in Southern Africa, the messianic promise of Nelson Mandelas 1990 tour to America, and more. He also looks at the creative possibilities of the Internet in such phenomena as Discordianism, the Holy Order of the Cheeseburger, and a range of similar inventions. Arguing throughout that religious fakes can do authentic religious work, and that American popular culture is the space of that creative labor, Chidester looks toward a future pregnant with the possibilities of new kinds of authenticity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Authentic Fakes: Religion and American Popular Culture'? A: The book explores the religious dimensions of American popular culture, examining how elements like baseball, Coca-Cola, and rock 'n' roll intersect with religious experiences and beliefs.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Authentic Fakes' is David Chidester, who provides insights into the relationship between religion and popular culture.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the role of fakery in religious experience, the influence of American culture on global religion, and the potential for new kinds of authenticity in religious expression.
- Q: When was 'Authentic Fakes' published? A: The book was published on April 18, 2005.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Authentic Fakes' contain? A: The book has a total of 306 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Authentic Fakes' is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields like theology, cultural studies, and religious studies.
- Q: Does the book contain any illustrations or images? A: The book does not specifically mention containing illustrations or images; it primarily focuses on text and analysis.
- Q: What makes this book unique in its genre? A: Its unique approach lies in its analysis of how popular culture shapes and reflects religious beliefs, exploring unexpected connections between the two.
- Q: Is 'Authentic Fakes' available in other formats besides paperback? A: The details provided do not indicate if 'Authentic Fakes' is available in formats other than paperback, such as hardcover or e-book.