The Simpsons' Beloved Springfield: Essays on the TV Series and Town That Are Part of Us All
Regular price
$36.20 USD
Regular price
$36.20 USD
Sale price
$36.20 USD
Unit price
per
In stock — Ships within 1–2 business days
Format
Print Book
Currently viewing
Paperback
$36.20 USD
Secure CheckoutYour data is protected
Fast U.S. ShippingShips within 1–2 business days
Authentic Titles100% Genuine Books
AlbakiReads Editorial Springfield as a lens on everyday culture
Springfield as a lens on everyday culture
Edited by Karma Waltonen, this essay collection approaches The Simpsons as more than a long-running animated comedy: it treats Springfield and its residents as a framework for examining familiar social questions. The contributors consider how the series engages with gender roles, music, death, food politics, science, religion, anxiety, and friendship, alongside its blend of satire and broad comedy. With separate essays rather than a single continuous argument, the book offers multiple entry points into the show’s portrayal of family life, popular culture, and ordinary concerns.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Fans interested in critical perspectives on The Simpsons
- Students and general readers of television comedy and satire
- Readers interested in popular culture essays on family, religion, science, and food politics
Themes
Television comedySatire and popular cultureEveryday lifeFamilySocial issues
Based on publisher information and book metadata.
Book Overview First aired in 1989, The Simpsons has become America's most beloved animated show. It changed the world of television, bringing to the sc...
First aired in 1989, The Simpsons has become America's most beloved animated show. It changed the world of television, bringing to the screen a cartoon for adults, a sitcom without a laugh track, an imperfect lower class family, a mixture of high and low comedy and satire for the masses. This collection of new essays explores the many ways in which The Simpsons reflects everyday life through its exploration of gender roles, music, death, food politics, science and religion, anxiety, friendship and more.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 280 | Language: English | Publisher: MCFARLAND & CO INC | ISBN: 1476674558
FormatPaperback
Pages280
LanguageEnglish
ISBN1476674558
EAN9781476674551
PublisherMCFARLAND & CO INC
Publication Date2019-09-22
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight0.75 Pounds
Length8.7 Inches
Width5.9 Inches
Height0.7 Inches
Shipping & Returns Fast, reliable shipping and easy returns on eligible items.
Most orders ship within 1–2 business days with fast, reliable U.S. delivery.
Eligible items can be returned within 30 days in line with our store return policy.
Why shop with AlbakiReads
Fresh Inventory from Major Publishers
Sourced through trusted book distributors, with fresh titles added regularly.
Secure Checkout
Your payment information is encrypted and protected every step of the way.
Fast U.S. Shipping
Most orders ship within 1–2 business days.
Books for Every Kind of Reader
From page-turners to timeless classics—find your next favorite read.
