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About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
ISBN-10
0739184814
ISBN-13
9780739184813
eBay Product ID (ePID)
203845339
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
206 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Gossip Girl : a Critical Understanding
Publication Year
2014
Subject
Communication Studies, Media Studies, Television / General, Popular Culture
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Performing Arts, Social Science, Language Arts & Disciplines
Series
Critical Studies in Television Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
16.8 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2014-035079
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Bindig insightfully shows how media conglomerates' and advertisers' concerted efforts to narrowly define demographics is primarily based on a recognition of the increase in both the American youth population's spending power...coupled with their influence on household purchases.... Strongest of all, her exploration of how Gossip Girldissolves the difference between the constructs of race and class...rightfully takes the show to task and seriously challenges the myth and legacy of the so-called 'American Dream'., Bindig insightfully shows how media conglomerates' and advertisers' concerted efforts to narrowly define demographics is primarily based on a recognition of the increase in both the American youth population's spending power...coupled with their influence on household purchases.... Strongest of all, her exploration of howGossip Girl dissolves the difference between the constructs of race and class...rightfully takes the show to task and seriously challenges the myth and legacy of the so-called 'American Dream'., With a sophisticated theoretical view and sound methodological approach, this book has much to teach us about the power and influence of contemporary television. Comprehensive in its analysis of Gossip Girl, it is also a delightful read. These pages are full of insights that connect the program to everyday life, and help scholars and students alike understand that such an exceptional work of critical media studies can illuminate the world we live in., "Bindig insightfully shows how media conglomerates' and advertisers' concerted efforts to narrowly define demographics is primarily based on a recognition of the increase in both the American youth population's spending power...coupled with their influence on household purchases.... Strongest of all, her exploration of how Gossip Girldissolves the difference between the constructs of race and class...rightfully takes the show to task and seriously challenges the myth and legacy of the so-called 'American Dream'." -- Critical Studies in Television: The International Journal of Television Studies "Lori Bindig has written a book that elegantly and seamlessly demonstrates how media scholars can integrate a political economy approach with a cultural analysis of how texts both produce and reproduce hegemonic (and in some cases counter-hegemonic) ideologies of gender, race, and class. Gossip Girl: A Critical Understanding introduces students to a nuanced and sophisticated understanding of media theory while at the same time deftly applying key concepts to interrogate how the show was produced and consumed within a complex set of economic and cultural contexts." --Gail Dines, Wheelock College "Bindig's analysis provides an engaging model of a critical cultural studies approach to a television series, ideal for classroom use. With detailed analysis of Gossip Girl's six seasons, careful dissection of its place within the media industries, and thoughtful consideration of its fans' investment in the show, Bindig delivers a thorough picture of the impact of this popular series." --Elana Levine, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee "With a sophisticated theoretical view and sound methodological approach, this book has much to teach us about the power and influence of contemporary television. Comprehensive in its analysis of Gossip Girl, it is also a delightful read. These pages are full of insights that connect the program to everyday life, and help scholars and students alike understand that such an exceptional work of critical media studies can illuminate the world we live in." --Robin Andersen, Professor of Communication and Media Studies, Fordham University, New York City, Lori Bindig has written a book that elegantly and seamlessly demonstrates how media scholars can integrate a political economy approach with a cultural analysis of how texts both produce and reproduce hegemonic (and in some cases counter-hegemonic) ideologies of gender, race, and class. Gossip Girl: A Critical Understanding introduces students to a nuanced and sophisticated understanding of media theory while at the same time deftly applying key concepts to interrogate how the show was produced and consumed within a complex set of economic and cultural contexts., Bindig's analysis provides an engaging model of a critical cultural studies approach to a television series, ideal for classroom use. With detailed analysis of Gossip Girl's six seasons, careful dissection of its place within the media industries, and thoughtful consideration of its fans' investment in the show, Bindig delivers a thorough picture of the impact of this popular series.
Dewey Decimal
791.43/72
Table Of Content
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: From Page to Screen: The Political Economy of Gossip Girl Chapter 3: "Without You, I'm Nothing": Representations of Gender on Gossip Girl Chapter 4: "We Are What You Aspire To": Race and Class on Gossip Girl Chapter 5: She Gets Dumped and He Gets Girls: Sexuality on Gossip Girl Chapter 6: "Whoever said money doesn't buy happiness didn't know where to shop": Gossip Girl and Consumerism Chapter 7: I Seriously Started Crying: Audience Analysis and Gossip Girl Appendix A: Brief Synopses of the Six Seasons of Gossip Girl Appendix B: Methodology
Synopsis
Gossip Girl: A Critical Understanding provides a critical analysis of The CW's hit teen television drama Gossip Girl. Lori Bindig analyzes episodes as a set of media texts that blur the boundaries between hegemonic and counter-hegemonic content. Using political economy, textual and audience analyses, Bindig dissects how the show presents ideological content in regard to gender, race, class, sexuality, and consumerism, ultimately unearthing potential ramifications of Gossip Girl and other popular media texts. In addition, Bindig examines the expansive fan community and its engagement with the show through online forums and YouTube. Gossip Girl: A Critical Understanding will appeal to scholars of media, audience studies, and popular culture., This book is a critical cultural studies analysis of the CW's hit teen television drama Gossip Girl (2007-2012). Bindig examines the show in terms of gender, race, class, sexuality, and consumerism, and she explores the potential ramifications of popular media texts like Gossip Girl.
LC Classification Number
PN1992.77.G67B57
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