American Political Fictions

Social Science by Peter Swirski
American Political Fictions Author : Peter Swirski
Release : 2015-06-03
Publisher : Springer
ISBN : 113751471X
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Through a discussion of diverse art and media such as apocalyptic thrillers, rap, and television, Swirski debunks the American political system, sieving out fact from a sea of bipartisan untruths. Engaging with close analysis and multiple case studies, this book forges a more accurate picture of contemporary American culture and of America itself.

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