Simpsonology : there's a little bit of Springfield in all of us / Tim Delaney.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Delaney, Tim.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Simpsons (Television program).

Physical Description:

411 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Amherst, N.Y. : Prometheus Books, 2008.

Summary:

For almost twenty years The Simpsons has been a pop culture powerhouse, with over four hundred episodes aired so far. The antics of its beloved yellow characters have fouched upon nearly every aspect of the American social scene - from family dynamics and social mores to local customs and national institutions. Sociologist Tim Delaney reveals a gold mine of insights couched in parody on a number of topics - sports, environmentalism, feminism, romance, marriage, politics, health, aging, and more! - in his amusing and informative study of this long-running animated sitcom.

Tim Delaney masterfully uses basic ideas from contemporary sociology in this refreshing work and, with America's most popular cartoon family and Springfield's massive cast of characters, helps us to understand ourselves in a broad, hilarious social context!

Contents:

An introduction to the Simpsons

The culture we live in

Friendship and the community

Love and marriage

America's family: the Simpsons

Gender roles and expectations

Springfield: a racial melting pot often lacking in tolerance

Religion and other things we believe in

Beware the environmare

The political world of Springfield

The wide diversity of sports in Springfield

Springfield's educational system where every child is left behind

Physical and mental health in Springfield

Tricks and treats

The animation domination of the Simpsons.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 401-405) and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Delaney, Tim. Simpsonology.

ISBN:

9781591025597

1591025591

OCLC:

184906308

Publisher Number:

99969088034