The Wire (2002-2008) was a searing exploration of post-9/11
America. It detailed the struggles of those living in America's
disintegrating industrial heartlands and drug-ravaged
neighborhoods, as well as those striving against the odds in its
schools, hospitals and legal system. In the shadow of 9/11, while
all eyes were turned towards Afghanistan and Iraq, The Wire was one
of the few attempts to show the realities of America's dark
corners. Dostoevsky and Tolstoy have been evoked in discussions of
The Wire, its compelling storylines and memorable cast of
characters creating a level of detail previously unseen in
television series. However, while the show's scope and ambition
garnered critical praise and a loyal following, a discussion of its
political aspects, and in particular of the commentary it provided
on Bush-era America, is overdue. The essays in this book examine
The Wire in these terms, encompassing the unforseen consequences of
the War on Drugs, the division of America's cities, the
surveillance state, and the meaning of citizenship. In sum, this
book provides new insights into how The Wire shone a light on the
hidden realities of post-9/11 America.
General
| Imprint: |
McFarland & Company
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
April 2015 |
| Editors: |
Arin Keeble
• Ivan Stacy
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| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
236 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7864-7918-4 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
General
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-7864-7918-3 |
| Barcode: |
9780786479184 |
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