African American Viewers and the Black Situation Comedy Situating Racial Humor

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Synopsis

Providing new insight into key debates over race and representation in the media, this ethnographic study explores the ways in which African Americans have been depicted in Black situation comedies-from 1950's Beulah to contemporary series like Martin and Living Single.

Book details

Series:
Studies in African American History and Culture
Author:
Robin R. Means Coleman
ISBN:
9781317716716
Related ISBNs:
9781315785172, 9780815331254, 9780815331254, 9780815337812, 9780815337812
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Grades:
College Freshman
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2020-06-12
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2000
Copyright by:
Robin R. Means Coleman 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Art and Architecture, Entertainment, History, Nonfiction, Social Studies