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Entertaining the Citizen: When Politics and Popular Culture Converge (Critical Media Studies: Institutions, Politics, and Cultur,New
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Can politics be combined with entertainment? Can political involvement and participation be fun? Politics and popular culture are converging all the time, whether it's in Arnold Schwarzenegger's election as governor of California or in political television dramas and movies like The West Wing and Dave. This book encourages readers to think about how links between entertainment and politics have the potential to rejuvenate citizenship, endorse civic values, and sustain civic commitment. Instead of discarding the popular as irrelevant or dangerous to the democratic process, Liesbet van Zoonen shows us the possibilities for increasing political knowledge and participation through the arenas of politics and popular music, political soaps, political television dramas, and politicians as celebrities. A firstrate starting point for debate, Entertaining the Citizen will stimulate and entertain students and general readers alike.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Entertaining the Citizen'? A: The book explores the convergence of politics and popular culture, examining how entertainment can enhance political involvement and civic engagement.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Entertaining the Citizen'? A: The author of the book is Liesbet van Zoonen, a scholar in communication and media studies.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 4, 2004.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Entertaining the Citizen'? A: The book contains 192 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Entertaining the Citizen' a new or used book? A: This book is listed as a new condition.
- Q: What are the key features of 'Entertaining the Citizen'? A: The key feature of this book is that it is a used book in good condition, providing insights into the relationship between politics and entertainment.
- Q: What category does 'Entertaining the Citizen' fall under? A: The book is categorized under Communication & Media Studies.
- Q: Can this book help improve understanding of civic engagement? A: Yes, it discusses how entertainment can rejuvenate citizenship and enhance civic commitment.
- Q: Is 'Entertaining the Citizen' suitable for students? A: Yes, it is designed to stimulate and entertain both students and general readers, making it suitable for educational purposes.