Drawn to the Gods : Religion and Humor in The Simpsons, South Park, and Family Guy

Drawn to the Gods Religion and Humor in The Simpsons, South Park, and Family Guy

A new world of religious satire illuminated through the layers of religion and humor that make up the The Simpsons, South Park and Family Guy. Drawing on the worldviews put forth by three wildly popular animated shows – The Simpsons, South Park, and Family Guy– David Feltmate demonstrates how ideas...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Feltmate, David, author (author)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York, NY : New York University Press [2017]
Edition:1st ed
Subjects:
Religion on television.
Television broadcasting > Religious aspects.
Animated television programs > United States > History and criticism.
Popular culture > United States.
United States > Religion > 1960-
See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009865637706719
Table of Contents:
  • Front matter
  • Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • 1. Sacred Centers
  • 2. The Difference Race Makes
  • 3. American Christianity, Part 1
  • 4. American Christianity, Part 2
  • 5. Stigma, Stupidity, and Exclusion
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Index
  • About the Author

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