About the book
The 1950s television game show was a cultural touchstone, reflecting the zeitgeist of a flourishing modern nation. The author explores the iconography of the mid-20th century U.S. in the context of TV watching, game playing and prize winning. The scandals that marred the genre's reputation are revisited, highlighting American's propensity for both gullibility and winking cynicism.
Editions of Quizzing America
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781476665504
- PDF
- ISBN 9781476630502
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The 1950s television game show was a cultural touchstone, reflecting the zeitgeist of a flourishing modern nation. The author explores the iconography of the mid-20th century U.S. in the context of TV watching, game playing and prize winning. The scandals that marred the genre's reputation are revisited, highlighting American's propensity for both gullibility and winking cynicism.
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What is Quizzing America about?
The 1950s television game show was a cultural touchstone, reflecting the zeitgeist of a flourishing modern nation. The author explores the iconography of the mid-20th century U.S. in the context of TV watching, game playing and prize winning. The scandals that marred the genre's reputation are revisited, highlighting American's propensity for both gullibility and winking cynicism.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Quizzing America?
The Arts > Performing arts > Television > Television: styles and genres
Where can I read a sample of Quizzing America?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781476665504
How long is Quizzing America and how many pages does it have?
Quizzing America has 215 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Quizzing America?
Mark Dunn
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Quizzing America is available as paperback(ISBN 9781476665504) and pdf(ISBN 9781476630502)
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