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American mythologies : semiological sketches / Manuel Peña.

Author/creator Peña, Manuel H., 1942-
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoFarnham ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate Pub., ©2012.
Description172 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)
Semiotics--United States.
Popular culture--United States.
National characteristics, American.
United States--Civilization.
United States--History --Errors, inventions, etc.
Contents Introduction: American mythologies -- Bright toy trucks -- The international community -- Corrupt union bosses -- Wal-mart's associates -- From rags to riches -- Obama's death panels -- Puff Daddy's tuxedo -- Egypt in Las Vegas -- The Alamo as shrine -- Manufactured natural -- Designing intelligence.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011047351
ISBN9781409442745 (hbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN1409442748 (hbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9781409442752 (ebook)
ISBN1409442756 (ebook)

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