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Discover the provocative insights of 'The Sky is Falling!' by bestselling cultural journalist Peter Biskind. This compelling B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2019, delves into the intricate relationship between pop culture and the rise of extreme politics over the last two decades. With 272 pages of riveting analysis, this book challenges readers to reflect on whether iconic figures like Batman and Jack Bauer exemplify heroic ideals or serve as right-wing vigilantes. Explore the deeper meanings behind cinematic masterpieces such as 'Avatar', which is analyzed as a critique of capitalism, and 'Game of Thrones,' presenting a narrative entwined with mainstream politics. In this darkly pessimistic world, Biskind deftly navigates pop culture's influence on our understanding of violence, revenge, and the normalization of extreme viewpoints. 'The Sky is Falling!' is essential reading for anyone interested in media studies, cultural criticism, or the intersection of entertainment and political discourse. Dive into this essential work that invites you to reconsider the narratives we've come to accept in our modern society. Take home this thought-provoking book today and confront the realities of the pop culture landscape. Delivery information: Enjoy fast shipping options to get your copy delivered right to your door.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241373873
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 272
Description:
A bestselling cultural journalist takes us on a wild ride through pop culture, showing how it paved the way for today's extreme politics
Are Batman and 24's Jack Bauer heroic loners defending our way of life - or right-wing vigilantes attacking it? Is Avatar just a National Geographic version of Star Wars or a passionate assault on capitalism? And what about Game of Thrones - sword and sorcery fantasy, or lesson in mainstream politics?
In The Sky is Falling! bestselling cultural critic Peter Biskind takes us on a dizzying ride across two decades of pop culture to show how the TV and movies we love have taught us to love political extremism. Welcome to a darkly pessimistic, apocalyptic world where winter has come, the dead are walking, and ultra violence, revenge and torture are all in a day's work. Welcome to the new normal.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241373873
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 272
Description:
A bestselling cultural journalist takes us on a wild ride through pop culture, showing how it paved the way for today's extreme politics
Are Batman and 24's Jack Bauer heroic loners defending our way of life - or right-wing vigilantes attacking it? Is Avatar just a National Geographic version of Star Wars or a passionate assault on capitalism? And what about Game of Thrones - sword and sorcery fantasy, or lesson in mainstream politics?
In The Sky is Falling! bestselling cultural critic Peter Biskind takes us on a dizzying ride across two decades of pop culture to show how the TV and movies we love have taught us to love political extremism. Welcome to a darkly pessimistic, apocalyptic world where winter has come, the dead are walking, and ultra violence, revenge and torture are all in a day's work. Welcome to the new normal.