Sore Winners : American Idols, Patriotic Shoppers, and Other Strange Species in George Bush's America

An international correspondent for Gourmet and NPR's Fresh Air film critic presents an irreverent tour of the ideas, values, and characters that define America during George W. Bush's presidency, offering observations on such topics as reality television, media practices, racial politics, and religious fundamentalism. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.