Parks and Recreation / Holly Willson Holladay.
| Author/creator | Holladay, Holly Willson |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Detroit : Wayne State University Press, [2023] |
| Description | x, 115 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | TV Milestones Series Contemporary approaches to film and television series. TV milestones. |
| Contents | Machine generated contents note: 1. Parks as "Quality TV": Legitimation of the Post-Network Sitcom -- 2. Treat Yo' Self: Fan Culture in the Digital Age -- 3. Scenes from City Hall: Small-Town Government in the Age of Obama -- 4. Post-ing Identity: Gender and Race in Parks. |
| Abstract | "An homage to Parks and Recreation (2009-15) and an exploration of how the show evolved as a traditional network sitcom in a post-network era. This deep dive into the series highlights the new norm of digital fandom, where social media has become a means for fans to engage with the series beyond its runtime. While the media landscape evolved, so did American sociopolitical discourse; Holladay examines the series contained entirely within Barack Obama's presidency as it reflects the role of politics in American life on a micro scale. The series follows the career and personal life of Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), a self-possessed, midlevel bureaucrat whose initial ideology reflects the optimistic tone of politics ushered in with Obama's campaign and early presidency. Throughout its run, Parks and Recreation engaged with political debates simmering in American culture, offering a humorous ripped-from-the-headlines take on issues such as same-sex marriage, distrust of politicians, government shutdowns, and corporate bailouts Through compelling analysis, Holladay untangles representations of women and BIPOC in the series as they engage with contemporary discourse surrounding media and identity politics"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 101-107) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Issued in other form | Electronic version: Holladay, Holly Willson. Parks and Recreation. Detroit : Wayne State University Press, 2023 9780814347898 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2022947103 |
| ISBN | 9780814347881 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 0814347886 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |