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Programming our lives

Programming our lives

Television and American Identity
Politics & SocietySociology
Pages
240
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores how television has profoundly shaped American identity and culture over the past six decades. Authors Cummins and Gordon analyze the medium's impact on our values, knowledge, and daily lives, comparing a 1940s family's experience to the present day. Through examining phenomena like quiz shows, sitcoms, and reality TV, they reveal how television has created an unrecognizable America, for better and for worse.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeReflectiveIntellectualThought-Provoking

Genres

Politics & Society Sociology

Authors

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Walter Cummins

Walter Cummins is an author known for his historical non-fiction. He has written books such as "Olmsted's Vision" and "Remaking Florham," which explore significant people and places from the past.