Bibliograph

The iconic Obama, 2007-2009, essays on media representations of the candidate and new president, edited by Nicholas A. Yanes and Derrais Carter

Type

Label

The iconic Obama, 2007-2009, essays on media representations of the candidate and new president, edited by Nicholas A. Yanes and Derrais Carter

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The iconic Obama, 2007-2009

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

790269393

Responsibility statement

edited by Nicholas A. Yanes and Derrais Carter

Sub title

essays on media representations of the candidate and new president

Summary

How is Barack Obama represented in popular culture? More than the United States' 44th president, he is also a lens through which we can examine politics, art, comics, and music in various contexts. The essays in this collection focus on the buildup to the 2008 election as well as Obama's first year as president, a brief historical moment in which Obama was synonymous with possibility. The contributors represent a variety of scholarly fields such as film, journalism, mass communication, popular culture and African American studies, each adding a unique perspective on Obama's relationship to American culture--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

I. Forging a Brand : Introducing Obama-Mania -- II.Film and Television: Change Televised -- III.Hip-Hop Culture : Remixed Response to Obama's Popularity -- IV. Comic Books : Obama's Popularity and the Original Superhero Medium -- V.News Media and New Media: The Impact of Presidential News Politics and Digital Social Networks -- VI. International Responses: Obama's Popularity Goes Global

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