The Gospel According To The Simpsons Bigger And Possibly Even Better Edition

Author : Mark I. Pinsky
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2007-05-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611644371

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The Gospel according to The Simpsons, Bigger and Possibly Even Better! Edition by Mark I. Pinsky Pdf

Is there anything holy in Springfield, the home to irascible Bart Simpson and his naive dad Homer, their enthusiastic evangelical neighbor Ned Flanders, the sourpuss minister Rev. Lovejoy, and the dozens of other unique characters who inhabit the phenomenally popular TV show? In this revision of the 2001 bestseller, author Mark Pinsky says yes! In this entertaining and enlightening book, Pinsky shows how The Simpsons engages issues of religion and morality in a thoughtful, provocative, and genuinely respectful way. With three new chapters and updates to reflect the 2001-2006 seasons, Pinsky has given a thorough facelift to the book that Publishers Weekly called "thoughtful and genuinely entertaining." The new material includes chapters on Buddhism and gay marriage and an extensive afterword that explores how religion is treated on the animated shows that have followed in the footsteps of The Simpsons: South Park, Family Guy, Futurama, American Dad, and King of the Hill.

Author : Samuel F. Parvin,Mark I. Pinsky
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780664232085

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The Gospel According to the Simpsons by Samuel F. Parvin,Mark I. Pinsky Pdf

Introducing a complete revision of the study guide to the best-selling bookThe Gospel according toThe Simpsons, complete with new studies on episodes ofThe Simpsonsas well as studies for discussing other popular animated comedies such asFamily Guy,King of the Hill, andFuturama. This new edition features a session plan for a "green retreat" based onThe Simpsonsfeature film and the environmental filmAn Inconvenient Truth, as well as a listing of DVD availability for each episode with cross-references to the relevant chapters in the book.

Author : Mark I. Pinsky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Animated television programs
ISBN : 1476080976

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The Gospel According to the Simpsons : Bigger and Possibly Even Better! by Mark I. Pinsky Pdf

The Simpsons is one of the longest running, funniest, most irreverent, and, according to some religious leaders, the most theologically relevant show on television today. Journalist Mark Pinsky explores the religious and spiritual aspects of Bart, Homer, and the rest of cartoon's first family-a show strongly denounced by many conservative Christians back in 1989, but now viewed favorably by fans from all across the theological spectrum.Pinsky looks at the use of God, Jesus, heaven and hell, the Bible, prayer in the Simpson household, the evangelistic next-door neighbor Ned Flanders, and the town's church and pastor, Rev. Lovejoy. He also discusses whether the character of Lisa is the voice of Jesus, and explores the many moral dilemmas that the characters, in particular Bart and Homer, face. Pinsky concludes with a discussion that suggests that, on the whole, The Simpsons is supportive and not subversive of faith. This is must reading for any Simpsons' fan, and an insightful exploration of how religion and faith influences popular culture.

Author : Mark I. Pinsky
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664224199

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The Gospel According to the Simpsons by Mark I. Pinsky Pdf

Examines the treatment of religion and spirituality in the animated television series, including its depiction of God, Jesus, heaven, hell, and prayer in chapters devoted to Homer, Lisa, Ned, Reverend Lovejoy, Krusty, and Apu.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : PediaPress
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Computer games
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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''The Simpsons'' by Anonim Pdf

Author : Iain Ellis
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-02
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781476675602

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Humorists vs. Religion by Iain Ellis Pdf

Critical humorists and religion are steeped in a long-standing cultural antagonism. This book recounts the dramatic skirmishes between religion--its dogma and edicts, political manifestations, and the nature of faith--and the satire, parody, jokes and hyperbole of popular wits. The writings of Twain, Vonnegut, Mencken and Hitchens are included, along with the films of Monty Python, the cartoons of Charlie Hebdo, the animated television series The Simpsons and South Park, the comedy of George Carlin and Bill Maher, the music of Randy Newman and Pussy Riot, the performance monologue of Julia Sweeney and the magic of Penn Jillette.

Author : M. Henry
Publisher : Springer
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-25
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781137027795

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The Simpsons, Satire, and American Culture by M. Henry Pdf

How is The Simpsons a satirical artwork engaged with important social, political, and cultural issues? In time for the twenty-fifth anniversary, Henry offers the first comprehensive understanding of the show as a satire and explores the ways in which The Simpsons participates in the so-called "culture war" debates taking place in American society.

Author : David Feltmate
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-11
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781479890361

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Drawn to the Gods by David Feltmate Pdf

Sacred centers -- The difference race makes: Native American Religions, Hinduism, and Judaism -- American Christianity, part 1: backwards neighbors -- American Christianity, part 2: American Christianities as dangerous threats -- Stigma, stupidity, and exclusion: "cults" and Muslims -- List of episodes referenced

Author : Annie McMahon Whitlock
Publisher : IAP
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2023-10-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9798887304052

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Hollywood or History? by Annie McMahon Whitlock Pdf

The FOX television show The Simpsons has been around for over 30 years, with more than 700 episodes. A satirical, animated comedy, The Simpsons has millions of fans around the world and its numerous characters are instantly recognizable. Two of the main characters, children Bart and Lisa, are in elementary school and their educational experience is satirized frequently, with episodes taking place at Springfield Elementary and featuring their teachers, classmates, and administration—often with biting criticism of curriculum, privatization, and standardized testing, to name a few. The Simpsons also features episodes retelling historical events, where the family experiences different countries and cultures, and participates in the political process. The Simpsons is unique in that the show itself is also a historical source, having been on the air since 1989. Issues that were current in the early 1990s at the height of popularity of The Simpsons are now considered historical, and there is room in classrooms to critically analyze the show with students about whether the show has adapted well to the 2020s, particularly with the show’s use of cultural stereotypes. This edited book offers a collection of classroom-ready tools based on the Hollywood or History? strategy and designed to foster historical inquiry through the careful use of episodes or clips from The Simpsons. This book will be organized by the 10 Themes of Social Studies as outlined by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS, 2010). Each of these 10 sections of the book feature two or three lesson plans from the massive catalog of The Simpsons. There is also an 11th section featuring two lesson plans using episodes of The Simpsons that satirize public education more broadly, which can be used by teacher candidates in methods classrooms to examine the realities of the history of public education and current issues that affect the profession.

Author : Moritz Fink
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-19
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781538116173

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The Simpsons by Moritz Fink Pdf

This book looks at The Simpsons place in the pop culture firmament, from inspirations like Mad magazine to its critical role in the renaissance of animated television. The author recounts the birth of the show, discusses its remarkable merchandising success, and examines the show’s popularity as the longest running episodic program in TV history.

Author : John C. Lyden,Eric Michael Mazur
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317531067

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The Routledge Companion to Religion and Popular Culture by John C. Lyden,Eric Michael Mazur Pdf

Religion and popular culture is a fast-growing field that spans a variety of disciplines. This volume offers the first real survey of the field to date and provides a guide for the work of future scholars. It explores: key issues of definition and of methodology religious encounters with popular culture across media, material culture and space, ranging from videogames and social networks to cooking and kitsch, architecture and national monuments representations of religious traditions in the media and popular culture, including important non-Western spheres such as Bollywood This Companion will serve as an enjoyable and informative resource for students and a stimulus to future scholarly work.

Author : Valentin Werner,Friederike Tegge
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000283310

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Pop Culture in Language Education by Valentin Werner,Friederike Tegge Pdf

Pop Culture in Language Education provides comprehensive insight on how studies of pop culture can inform language teaching and learning. The volume offers a state-of-the-art overview of empirically informed, cutting-edge research that tackles both theoretical concerns and practical implications. The book focuses on how a diverse array of pop culture artifacts such as pop and rap music, movies and TV series, comics and cartoons, fan fiction, and video games can be exploited for the development of language skills. It establishes the study of pop culture and its language as a serious subfield within language education and applied linguistics and explores how studies of pop culture, its language, and its non-linguistic affordances can inform language education at various levels of proficiency and with various learner populations. Presenting a broad range of quantitative and qualitative research approaches including case studies on how pop culture has been used successfully in language education in and beyond the classroom, this book will be of great interest for academics, researchers, and students in the field of language education, applied linguistics, psycholinguistics, and sociolinguistics, as well as for language teachers and materials developers.

Author : Rashid Yahiaoui
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781527554740

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Western Echoes in Arabic Voices by Rashid Yahiaoui Pdf

This book is not just about the linguistic translation process; it delves deeper into the socio-cultural journey, the unique challenges faced, and the broader implications of this cross-cultural exchange. It stands out for its novel perspective, taking the readers on a fascinating journey from the humorous undertones of ‘Monsters Inc.’ to the satirical edges of ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Family Guy’. It uncovers the intricate process of dubbing and transcreating Western audiovisual content into Arabic, highlighting how visuals, irony, and stereotypes interplay in this complex process. It offers readers insights into the world of media translation and cultural adaptation in Arabic, making it a compelling read for linguists, translators, media scholars, cultural enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of language, culture, and humour. It is a unique blend of academic research and engaging storytelling that will leave readers with a newfound appreciation for the art of dubbing and the cultural nuances it negotiates.

Author : Fred W. Sanborn,Richard Jackson Harris
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781136276583

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A Cognitive Psychology of Mass Communication by Fred W. Sanborn,Richard Jackson Harris Pdf

A Cognitive Psychology of Mass Communication is the go-to text for any course that adopts a cognitive and psychological approach to the study of mass communication. In its sixth edition, it continues its examination of how our experiences with media affect the way we acquire knowledge about the world, and how this knowledge influences our attitudes and behavior. Using theories from psychology and communication along with reviews of the most up-to-date research, this text covers a diversity of media and media issues ranging from commonly discussed topics, such as politics, sex, and violence, to lesser-studied topics, such as sports, music, emotion, and prosocial media. This sixth edition offers chapter outlines and recommended readings lists to further assist readability and accessibility of concepts, and a new companion website that includes recommended readings, even more real-world examples and activities, PowerPoint presentations, sample syllabi, and an instructor guide.

Author : Richard Jackson Harris,Fred W. Sanborn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2009-05-19
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781135850388

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A Cognitive Psychology of Mass Communication by Richard Jackson Harris,Fred W. Sanborn Pdf

In this fifth edition of A Cognitive Psychology of Mass Communication, author Richard Jackson Harris continues his examination of how our experiences with media affect the way we acquire knowledge about the world, and how this knowledge influences our attitudes and behavior. Presenting theories from psychology and communication along with reviews of the corresponding research, this text covers a wide variety of media and media issues, ranging from the commonly discussed topics – sex, violence, advertising – to lesser-studied topics, such as values, sports, and entertainment education. The fifth and fully updated edition offers: highly accessible and engaging writing contemporary references to all types of media familiar to students substantial discussion of theories and research, including interpretations of original research studies a balanced approach to covering the breadth and depth of the subject discussion of work from both psychology and media disciplines. The text is appropriate for Media Effects, Media & Society, and Psychology of Mass Media coursework, as it examines the effects of mass media on human cognitions, attitudes, and behaviors through empirical social science research; teaches students how to examine and evaluate mediated messages; and includes mass communication research, theory and analysis.