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Popular Culture September 2016
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Downton Abbey and philosophy : thinking in that manor by Adam BarkmanIn Downton Abbey and Philosophy , twenty-two professional thinkers uncover the deeper significance of this hugely popular TV saga. What does Downton Abbey teach us about the changes in women's roles since 1912? Do good manners always agree with good morals? How can everybody know what no one will talk about? What's the justification for a class of people who pride themselves on not having a job? Should we sometimes just accept the reality of social barriers to love, and abandon the pursuit? What happens when community reinforces oppression? All of these and many other issues are discussed through a detailed examination of the actual characters and situations in Downton Abbey .
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| The Games: A Global History of the Olympics by David GoldblattThe 2016 Summer Olympics may be over, but if you're missing the highs and lows of elite international athletics, you can recapture the thrill with sportswriter David Goldblatt's social and political history of the modern Olympics. From its rebirth in 1896 Athens to (almost) the present, The Games highlights remarkable achievements, including those of Jesse Owens, Nadia Comaneci, the Miracle on Ice, and Usain Bolt. For more on the 1896 Games, try Jim Reisler's Igniting the Flame; check out David Maraniss' Rome 1960 or Jeremy Schaap's Triumph for an in-depth look at, respectively, the 1960 and 1936 Games. |
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| You'll Grow Out of It by Jessi KleinIn this upbeat memoir of an awkward youth, comedian and Inside Amy Schumer head writer Jessi Klein uses stories of her long-lived adolescence to comment on gender and gender roles in the U.S. today. From dating misadventures to the dangers of wedding websites to her own self-described status as a "tom-man" (that's a tomboy who's grown up), Klein's essays are clever and original; "reading her book is like watching her -- doubtless superb -- stand-up act" (Booklist). |
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Indentured : the inside story of the rebellion against the NCAA
by Joseph Nocera
A New York Times columnist and best-selling co-author of All The Devils Are Here asserts that the NCAA is a cartel that has acted to prevent college athletes from receiving any money for their labors, discussing the legal push to bring down this morally corrupt and hypocritical organization
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On Bowie
by Rob Sheffield
A thoughtful and loving meditation on the life of the late David Bowie explores his creative legacy and the enduring and mutual connection he enjoyed with his fans.
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| The Andy Cohen Diaries: A Deep Look at a Shallow Year by Andy CohenAndy Cohen, host and executive producer of Bravo's Watch What Happens Live (and executive producer of the Real Housewives franchise), offers up this diary of what it's like to be him, whether he's working with celebrities or hanging out with his much-loved dog. Candid and even a little cheeky, this diary is for fans of Cohen's brash persona -- who will also be looking forward to his new book coming out in November, Superficial. |
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Travelling to work : diaries 1988-1998 by Michael PalinThe former Monty Python comedian shares a final collection of unabridged journals documenting his experiences as a host for a series of BBC travel documentaries as well as his expanding work as a writer and an actor in such productions as Fierce Creatures. Illustrations
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| Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person by Shonda RhimesYou've likely seen far more of Shonda Rhimes' work on TV than you have of the woman herself; she's the creator of hit shows like Grey's Anatomy and Scandal. But this book is about her own self-discovery -- rather than dishing on her work (though there's some of that too), she describes what happened when she embarked on a one-year experiment to say "yes" to invitations she would otherwise have declined. Conversational and quite cheerful, this book is chock-full of lessons in the benefit of saying taking chances and being open to new experiences. |
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| I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend by Martin ShortComedian, actor, and all-around good guy Martin Short delivers the goods in this affable, endearing memoir, which relates a happy upbringing and a successful career despite the early loss of both of his parents and his older brother. Short also relates stories of the creation of such memorable characters as Jiminy Glick as well as his days as part of Toronto's drama scene, his time at Second City, and his appearances on Saturday Night Live. The many friends he made along the way pop up too. "Delightful," says Publishers Weekly. |
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| The News Sorority: Diane Sawyer, Katie Couric, Christiane Amanpour... by Sheila WellerThere are few women broadcasters more recognizable than Diane Sawyer, Katie Couric, or Christiane Amanpour. In this provocative critique of the three influential news anchors, author Sheila Weller draws on interviews with colleagues and friends alike to reveal how they became cultural icons despite working in a male-dominated field. From professional ambition to personal setbacks, this group biography will appeal to news junkies and feminists alike. |
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