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The relationship between humans and animals has always been strong,
symbiotic and complicated. Animals, real and fictional, have been a
mainstay in the arts and entertainment, figuring prominently in
literature, film, television, social media, and live performances.
Increasingly, though, people are anthropomorphizing animals,
assigning them humanoid roles, tasks and identities. At the same
time, humans, such as members of the furry culture or college
mascots, find pleasure in adopting animal identities and
characteristics. This is the first book of its kind to explore
these growing phenomena across media. The contributors to this book
represent various disciplines in the arts, humanities and
healthcare. Their essays demonstrate the various ways that human
and animal lives are intertwined and constantly evolving.
One of the most influential thrillers in media history, Jaws first
surfaced as a best-selling novel by first-time novelist Peter
Benchley in 1974, followed by the 1975 feature film directed by
Steven Spielberg at the beginning of his storied career. Jaws is
often considered the first "blockbuster," and successive
generations of filmmakers have cited it as formative in their own
creative development. For nearly 50 years, critics and scholars
have studied how and why this seemingly straightforward thriller
holds such mass appeal. This book of original essays assembles a
range of critical thought on the impact and legacy of the film,
employing new perspectives--historical, cinematic, literary,
scientific and environmental--while building on the insights of
previous writers. While varying in focus, the essays in this volume
all explore why Jaws was so successful in its time and how it
remains a prominent storytelling influence well into the 21st
century.
Memorable children's narratives immerse readers in imaginary worlds
that bring them into the story. Some of these places have been
constructed in the real world-like Pinocchio's Tuscany or Anne of
Green Gables' Prince Edward Island-where visitors relive their
favorite childhood tales. Theme parks like Walt Disney World and
Harry Potter World use technology to engineer enchanting
environments that reconnect visitors with beloved fictional
settings and characters in new ways. This collection of new essays
explores the imagined places we loved as kids, with a focus on the
meaning of setting and its power to shape the way we view the
world.
During its 33-season run, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968-2001)
left an indelible mark on millions of children and their
caregivers. With television, Fred Rogers found the perfect medium
for disseminating his prosocial messages to a mass audience of
young people, helping them to better understand themselves and
their world. Perhaps no series in the history of children's
television has done more to develop the identity and ethics of the
child. More than a decade after Rogers' death, he continues to
attract an audience online. Yet despite the show's lasting impact
it has been largely ignored by scholars. This collection of new
essays focuses on Rogers' contribution to children's lives and
media and to American culture. The contributors discuss his stance
on the individual and the perception of self, his ideas about
meaningful participation in a community and his use of television
to accomplish his goals. At a time when the demands of a highly
technological, media-dense world have diminished our capacity to
listen carefully and to be present to others, Rogers' ideas still
resonate.
Celebrity culture, health care, and travel attract attention in
America's media-saturated society. These worlds curiously intersect
in the study of medical tourism. Although the US touts some of the
finest and best-known medical facilities in the world, many
jet-setting A-list celebrities, who can well afford the finest of
health care, seek treatment far away from home, popularizing
international sites, physicians, and procedures. These travelers,
whose every move is chronicled by the media, both reflect and
influence health care concerns in America. An analysis of these
high-profile cases of celebrities with both life-threatening and
non life-threatening conditions sheds light on the link between
medical tourism and celebrity, showing how health care and
entertainment intersect, and the American public responds. The
Intersection of Star Culture in America and International Medical
Tourism: Celebrity Treatment argues that celebrity cases and media
content drive awareness of medical tourism among Americans at a
time when the medical system is under intense scrutiny. By
popularizing international sites for treatment, procedures not
available in the US, and different approaches to patient care,
media narratives present options for health care, triggering
dialogue on one of America's most important human welfare issues.
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