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OverviewKitsch-or tacky, simplistic art and art forms-is used by various political actors to shape and limit what we know about ourselves, what we know about our past and our future, as well as what our present-day public policy options might be. Using a plethora of historic and contemporary examples (such as Forrest Gump and Boys Town), the author maps out how kitsch is employed in various political and educational sites to shape public opinion and understandings. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Catherine A. LuggPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Volume: 03 Weight: 0.254kg ISBN: 9781138974043ISBN 10: 1138974048 Pages: 138 Publication Date: 14 October 2024 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsChapter 1 Kitsch; Chapter 2 Kitsch and the American Political Spectacle; Chapter 3 Kitsch and Leadership; Chapter 4 Kitsch and Social Policy; Chapter 5 Resisting and Subverting Kitsch; Chapter 6 The End?;ReviewsAuthor InformationCatherine A. Lugg Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |