Why We Watch The Andy Griffith Show: Essays on Nostalgia and Utopia in Mayberry Paperback – July 28, 2026
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| Management number | 220805777 | Release Date | 2026/05/03 | List Price | $15.98 | Model Number | 220805777 | ||
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This collection of essays draws from diverse perspectives--history, linguistics, law, and religion--to explore the reasons for the enduring popularity of The Andy Griffith Show. Nostalgia and utopia are themes that unite the book. Mayberry, as America's hometown, has offered nostalgic comfort since 1960, and this collection examines this comfort from new perspectives through the lens of contemporary American culture. Both longtime fans and new arrivals to Mayberry may use this book as a guide to explore Mayberry. It offers fresh insight into and contemporary analysis of this classic and beloved television show. From its initial broadcast, the show has never left the airwaves. With streaming, viewers can now visit Mayberry anytime, and this access and these essays invite readers to reflect on why the show continues to resonate. As the essays point out, from a modern perspective, Mayberry is both comforting and strange at the same time to visitors. Read more
| ISBN10 | 1476697760 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-1476697765 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | McFarland |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.24 x 9 inches |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| Print length | 120 pages |
| Publication date | July 28, 2026 |
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