Eyes Wide Open: Looking for God in Popular Culture

Romanowski, William D.

ISBN 10: 1587432013 / ISBN 13: 9781587432019

Edité par Brazos Press, 2007

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Synopsis :

Grounded in Christian principles, this accessible and engaging book offers an informed and fascinating approach to popular culture. William D. Romanowski provides affectionate yet astute analysis of familiar, well loved movies and television characters from Indiana Jones to Homer Simpson, and he speaks with historical depth and expertise on films from Casablanca to Crash and music from Bruce Springsteen to U2. Romanowski's confessional approach affirms a role for popular culture in faithful living. Practical, analytical approaches to content, meaning, and artistic style offer the tools to participate responsibly and imaginatively in popular cultural activities. An engaging read, this new edition introduces students and thoughtful readers to popular culture one of the most influential forces in contemporary society.

À propos de l?auteur: William D. Romanowski (PhD, Bowling Green State University) is Arthur H. DeKruyter Chair in Communication at Calvin University and speaks frequently on subjects dealing with American culture and the entertainment industry. He is the widely respected author of a number of books, including the award-winning Reforming Hollywood and Eyes Wide Open.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Eyes Wide Open: Looking for God in Popular ...
Éditeur : Brazos Press
Date d'édition : 2007
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Very Good