Description

Book Synopsis

How is Barack Obama represented in popular culture? More than the United States'' 44th president, he is also a lens through which we can examine politics, art, comics, and music in various contexts. The essays in this collection focus on the buildup to the 2008 election as well as Obama''s first year as president, a brief historical moment in which Obama was synonymous with possibility. The contributors represent a variety of scholarly fields such as film, journalism, mass communication, popular culture and African American studies, each adding a unique perspective on Obama''s relationship to American culture.

The Iconic Obama 20072009

    Product form

    £20.89

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £21.99 – you save £1.10 (5%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Fri 19 Jun 2026.

    A Paperback by Derrais Carter

    Out of stock


      View other formats and editions of The Iconic Obama 20072009 by

      Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
      Publication Date: 6/14/2012 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786446025, 978-0786446025
      ISBN10: 0786446021

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      How is Barack Obama represented in popular culture? More than the United States'' 44th president, he is also a lens through which we can examine politics, art, comics, and music in various contexts. The essays in this collection focus on the buildup to the 2008 election as well as Obama''s first year as president, a brief historical moment in which Obama was synonymous with possibility. The contributors represent a variety of scholarly fields such as film, journalism, mass communication, popular culture and African American studies, each adding a unique perspective on Obama''s relationship to American culture.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account