Pop culture and the dark side of the American dream : con men, gangsters, drug lords, and zombies /

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What is the American dream, and why has it proven so elusive for many people? By examining popular culture's portrayal of the dark side of the American dream, this text seeks to answer these questions.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Cantor, Paul A. (Paul Arthur), 1945-2022 (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lexington, Kentucky : University Press of Kentucky, [2019]
Temas:
Since 1900
Popular culture > United States > History > 20th century.
Popular culture > United States > History > 21st century.
National characteristics, American.
American Dream.
Culture populaire > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Culture populaire > États-Unis > Histoire > 21e siècle.
Rêve américain.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Cultural Policy.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Anthropology > Cultural.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Popular Culture.
LITERARY CRITICISM > American > General.
American Dream
Civilization
National characteristics, American
Popular culture
United States > Civilization > 1945-
États-Unis > Civilisation > 1945-
United States
Electronic books.
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
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  • The Macbeth of meth: Breaking bad and the tragedy of Walter White
  • The apocalyptic strain in popular culture: the American nightmare becomes the American dream.

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