{"product_id":"parks-and-recreation-holly-willson-holladay-9780814347881","title":"Parks and Recreation","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"Treat yo' self\" to this captivating analysis of critically acclaimed, fan-favorite television series \u003ci\u003eParks and Recreation\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn homage to \u003ci\u003eParks and Recreation\u003c\/i\u003e (2009-15) and an exploration of how the show evolved as a traditional network sitcom in a post-network era. This deep dive into the series highlights the new norm of digital fandom, where social media has become a means for fans to engage with the series beyond its runtime. While the media landscape evolved, so did American sociopolitical discourse; Holladay examines the series contained entirely within Barack Obama's presidency as it reflects the role of politics in American life on a micro scale. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe series follows the career and personal life of Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), a self-possessed, midlevel bureaucrat whose initial ideology reflects the optimistic tone of politics ushered in with Obama's campaign and early presidency. Throughout its run, \u003ci\u003eParks and Recreation\u003c\/i\u003e engaged with political debates simmering in American culture, offering a humorous ripped-from-the-headlines take on issues such as same-sex marriage, distrust of politicians, government shutdowns, and corporate bailouts Through compelling analysis, Holladay untangles representations of women and BIPOC in the series as they engage with contemporary discourse surrounding media and identity politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Holly Willson Holladay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0814347886\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780814347881\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wayne State University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 220\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.70h x 5.10w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2023 pg. 78","brand":"Holly Willson Holladay","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44077903249663,"sku":"9780814347881","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_306e3510-9928-48ae-8080-f8ad4aec5c4a.jpg?v=1685472412","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/parks-and-recreation-holly-willson-holladay-9780814347881","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}