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Rowman & Littlefield
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English
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"As one of the most critically acclaimed shows of all time, Breaking Bad explored the life and crimes of a high school chemistry teacher turned meth kingpin of the American Southwest. As Walter White and his former student Jesse Pinkman become deeply entwined in the drug world, their narrative leaves a trail of bodies strewn across the show's five seasons--a story that resulted in more than 15 Emmy awards. In Breaking Bad: A Cultural History, Lara...
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Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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After America's most pompous barhound left the Cheer's gang in Boston, he returned to Seattle and found himself surrounded by an equally colorful cast of friends and family alike. For eleven seasons, radio psychiatrist Frasier Crane contended with his blue-collar ex-cop father Martin, English caretaker Daphne, coworker Roz, and his younger brother Niles. Looking at the world through Frasier's aristocratic, witty lens, the show explored themes of love,...
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Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Star Trek and the history of Star Trek -- Star Trek and the history of American science fiction -- Star Trek and American political history -- Star Trek on the history of American technology -- Star Trek and the history of fandom -- Appendix: Episodes of Star Trek: the original series.
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Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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A cultural phenomenon for a decade, Friends ranked in the top ten for every year of its original run, an accomplishment unmatched by any other scripted series. And more than twenty-five years since its theme song promised "I'll be there for you," Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler, and Ross are still entertaining audiences around the world. As the characters maneuvered their ways through dating, love, and the occasional conflict, their loyalty...
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"The television show Sex and the City changed how a generation of women relate to themselves, their friends, and their men. Now, through a careful examination of the characters and the issues the show confronted-from sexuality and feminism to friendship and motherhood-this book reveals how the series impacted viewers from the 1990s to today"--
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Rowman & Littlefield, an imprint of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"A fun and meaningful examination of the beloved 1980s sitcom The Golden Girls, including how it tackled progressive social issues of its time and forever changed the way audiences view older women"--
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Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"An entertaining yet conscientious examination of the popular sketch show In Living Color, which broke racial, cultural, and comedy boundaries; launched the careers of stars such as Jamie Foxx and Jim Carrey; and helped shape comedy in the 21st century"--