Quizzing America

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Author	: Mark Dunn
Publisher	: McFarland
Total Pages	: 216
Release	: 2018-01-05
ISBN-10	: 9781476665504
ISBN-13	: 1476665508
Rating	: 4/5 (04 Downloads)

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Book Synopsis Quizzing America by : Mark Dunn

Book excerpt: The 1950s television game show was a cultural touchstone, reflecting the zeitgeist of a flourishing modern nation. The author explores the iconography of the mid-20th century U.S. in the context of TV watching, game playing and prize winning. The scandals that marred the genre's reputation are revisited, highlighting American's propensity for both gullibility and winking cynicism.

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