Before the unprecedented televised presidential debates of 1960,
most Americans were able to relate to their leaders in little more
than an historical context. In the era of televised elections,
however, the media have allowed Americans to witness the paternal,
moral and intellectual qualities of their president up close.
Television has been so critical to this process of political
socialization that, for many Americans, the televised image of the
president is the president. As the acclaimed television drama ""The
West Wing"" demonstrates, fictional representations of the
presidency can also be significant civic forces. This book examines
how film and television drama contribute to shaping the presidency
and the way most Americans understand it, and particularly the
processes of political education. The text discusses ""The West
Wing's"" didactic potential, its representation of White House
politics, and its depiction of race and gender, with commentary on
how fictional representations of the presidency become important
elements of American political consciousness.
General
Imprint: |
McFarland & Company
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2006 |
First published: |
February 2006 |
Authors: |
Melissa Crawley
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 154 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
232 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7864-2439-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
Television
|
LSN: |
0-7864-2439-7 |
Barcode: |
9780786424399 |
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