Mike ChopraGant
The Waltons
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848850293
- author:
- Mike ChopraGant
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- I.B.Tauris
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 213
- Dimensions:
- 21.34 x 13.72 x 2.03 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Popular Culture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Waltons: Nostalgia and Myth in Seventies America In 1970s America, television offered a unique escape from the turmoil of the time. Mike Chopra-Gant explores how The Waltons provided a reassuring vision of family life during this period of social change, drawing on traditional conservative values to counteract the shifts taking place in society. The show's portrayal of masculinity and women's roles is also examined, revealing an ambiguous depiction of strong women whose demands for equality are met with concessions that ultimately reinforce patriarchal norms. By placing The Waltons within the context of changing images of family life on television, Chopra-Gant sheds new light on this beloved but often misunderstood series. This book offers a fascinating analysis of The Waltons and its place in American cultural history, making it an interesting read for anyone looking to understand the show's enduring appeal.
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