{"product_id":"encyclopedia-of-politics-the-media-tony-kelso-9780313343797","title":"Encyclopedia of Politics, the Media, and Popular Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether it's television, radio, concerts, live appearances by comedians, Internet websites, or even the political party conventions themselves, the mixing of politics and popular culture is frequently on display. The \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Politics, the Media, and Popular Culture\u003c\/i\u003e examines the people, major events, media, and controversies in eight thematic chapters and over 150 entries to provide an invaluable resource for any student, scholar, or everyday political junkie needing a comprehensive introduction to the subject. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn a typical weeknight in the United States, millions shun the traditional evening network news broadcasts and, instead, later grab their remotes to turn to Comedy Central to catch up on the political happenings of the day, delivered by the comedian Jon Stewart on the faux news program, \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Show\u003c\/i\u003e. Immediately afterwards, they might stay tuned to \u003ci\u003eThe Colbert Report\u003c\/i\u003e for another dosage of hilarious, fake news that, to them, comes across more honestly than the serious version they could watch on CNN. Whether it's television, radio, concerts, live appearances by comedians, Internet websites, or even the political party conventions themselves, the mixing of politics and popular culture is frequently on display. The \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Politics, the Media, and Popular Culture\u003c\/i\u003e provides in-depth coverage of these fascinating, and often surprising intersections in both historical and contemporary culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis highly readable and entertaining encyclopedia provides a sweeping survey of the historic and ongoing interplay between politics, the media, and popular culture in eight thought-provoking chapters. The volume is enhanced with the inclusion of over 150 entries to help students and researchers easily locate more in-depth information on topics ranging from political scandals to YouTube.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tony Kelso,Brian Cogan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0313343799\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780313343797\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.10w x 1.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/15\/2010 pg. 136\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2010 pg. 68\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2010 pg. 95\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2010 pg. 245","brand":"Tony Kelso","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48135976321279,"sku":"9780313343797","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7d4aec54-f064-4029-b6c8-d3b8faec65b8.jpg?v=1770159687","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/encyclopedia-of-politics-the-media-tony-kelso-9780313343797","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}