The Simpsons, Satire, and American Culture

By Matthew A. Henry

Book Overview

How is The Simpsons a satirical artwork engaged with important social, political, and cultural issues? In time for the twenty-fifth anniversary, Henry offers the first comprehensive understanding of the show as a satire and explores the ways in which The Simpsons participates in the so-called "culture war" debates taking place in American society.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1137471786
• ISBN13: 9781137471789
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 9.1"