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The Television World of Pushing Daisies - by Alissa Burger (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Pushing Daisies was a unique network television show.
- About the Author: Alissa Burger is an associate professor of English and Director of Student Success at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri.
- 202 Pages
- Performing Arts, Television
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About the Book
Pushing Daisies was a unique network television show. This collection of 10 essays addresses the quirky, off-beat elements that made the show a popular success, as well as fodder for scholarly inquiry. Divided into three main sections, the essays address the themes of difference, the placement of the series within a larger philosophical context, and the role of gender on the show. A consideration of Pushing Daisies' unique style and aesthetics is a consistent source of interest across these international and interdisciplinary scholarly critiques.Book Synopsis
Pushing Daisies was a unique network television show. This collection of 10 essays addresses the quirky, off-beat elements that made the show a popular success, as well as fodder for scholarly inquiry. Divided into three main sections, the essays address the themes of difference, the placement of the series within a larger philosophical context, and the role of gender on the show. A consideration of Pushing Daisies' unique style and aesthetics is a consistent source of interest across these international and interdisciplinary scholarly critiques.
About the Author
Alissa Burger is an associate professor of English and Director of Student Success at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri.