<b><a href="http://www.shimer.edu/aboutshimercollege/AdamKotsko.cfm">Adam Kotsko</a></b> (b. 1980) is an American writer on theology, philosophy and popular culture, also known for his contributions to <a href="http://itself.wordpress.com">the blogosphere</a>. His printed works include <i>Why We Love Sociopaths</i> (2012), <i>Awkwardness</i> (2010), and the authoritative <i>Žižek and Theology</i> (2008). Kotsko joined the faculty of <a href="http://shimer.edu">Shimer College in Chicago</a> in...
Why We Love Sociopaths A Guide To Late Capitalist Television
Why We Love Sociopaths A Guide To Late Capitalist Television
Synopsis
This book examines the enduring appeal of sociopathic characters in television, particularly within the context of late capitalism. It explores how these figures, often portrayed as charismatic and successful, reflect and comment on our societal values and anxieties. The analysis looks at how television uses these characters to explore themes of power, ambition, and amorality.
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Why We Love Sociopaths A Guide To Late Capitalist TelevisionUnknown, 2012
100 pages
John Hunt PublishingLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9781780990910Reprint2 editions available
