Frank, Russell
Newslore: Contemporary Folklore on the Internet
- ISBN 13:
- 9781604739282
- author:
- Frank, Russell
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Wildside Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 268
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Newslore: Contemporary Folklore on the Internet explores how current events are reflected in internet folklore. This phenomenon encompasses various forms of expression, including jokes, urban legends, and parodies of advertisements. Author Russell Frank examines the items of newslore that gained widespread currency around the turn of the millennium, tracing each back to its original news story to understand what they reveal about public reaction. The book delves into topics such as the September 11 attacks, Hurricane Katrina, and presidential elections, providing insight into how people responded to these events. By analyzing this material, Frank argues that newslore serves as a valuable gauge of public opinion and offers a snapshot of the latest cultural zeitgeist.
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