God in the Details: American Religion in Popular Culture
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Author Description
Exploring the blurred boundary between religion and pop culture, God in the Details offers a provocative look at the breadth and persistence of religious themes in the American consciousness. This new edition reflects the explosion of online activity since the first edition, including chapters on the spiritual implications of social networking sites, and the hazy line between real and virtual religious life in the online community Second Life. Also new to this edition are chapters on the migration of black male expression from churches to athletic stadiums, new configurations of the sacred and the commercial, and post 9/11 spirituality and religious redemption through an analysis of vampire drama, True Blood. Popular chapters on media, sports, and other pop culture experiences have been revised and updated, making this an invaluable resource for students and scholars alike.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates the complex and evolving intersection between traditional religious frameworks and the pervasive influence of American popular culture. Eric Michael Mazur, a scholar of religion and culture, utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to analyze how sacred themes manifest within secular media, sports, and digital environments. The text argues that the boundary between religious practice and pop culture consumption has become increasingly porous in the modern American landscape.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of religious themes within social networking and virtual environments like Second Life.
- Examination of the migration of religious expression from traditional church settings to athletic stadiums.
- Case studies on post-9/11 spirituality as reflected in contemporary vampire dramas such as True Blood.
- Exploration of the shifting configurations between sacred belief systems and commercial interests.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and students frequently cite this text as a foundational resource for understanding the integration of religious motifs in modern media. The prose is noted for its accessibility while maintaining the academic rigor required for cultural studies curricula.
Page Count:
334
Publication Date:
2010-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
0203854802
ISBN-13:
9780203854808
Religion
Media Studies
Sociology
American Studies
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