Bøker av Melissa Crawley

Takes the reader on a rich journey through depictions of violent dogs in popular media. The book explores how press accounts and screen stories transform canines into bloodthirsty hunters, rabies-infested strays, ferocious fighters, rogue law enforcement partners and diabolical pets, all adding up to a frightening picture of our beloved companions.

Jackie Gleason once said, "Television critics are men who report traffic accidents to eyewitnesses." But aren't we all TV critics? This book covers more than five decades of American criticism, from the early days to the present. A television critic's work is more than a consumer guide - it is part of a rich history that offers an insightful view of American culture.

Examines how film and television drama contribute to shaping the presidency and the way most Americans understand it, and particularly the processes of political education. This text discusses ""The West Wing's"" didactic potential, its representation of White House politics, and its depiction of race and gender.