Eyes Wide Open: by William D. RomanowskiAuthor: William D. Romanowski |
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| Eyes Wide Open Looking for God in Popular Culture by William D. Romanowski Grounded in Christian principles, this accessible and engaging book offers an informed and fascinating approach to popular culture. William Romanowski provides affectionate yet astute analysis of familiar, well-loved movies and television characters from Pretty Woman to Homer Simpson. He speaks with expertise on films from Titanic to Casablanca and music from Mozart to Springsteen, bringing sources as diverse as Shakespeare and Allan Bloom into the discussion. Romanowski's confessional approach affirms a role for popular culture in faithful living. Practical, analytical approaches to content, meaning, and artistic style offer the tools to participate responsibly and imaginatively in popular cultural activities. A quick and enjoyable read, Eyes Wide Open is ideal for ordinary Christians ready to more faithfully engage pop culture--one of the most influential forces in contemporary society. Author info -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- William D. Romanowski is professor of communication arts and sciences at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His previous book length forays into faith and culture include Pop Culture Wars: Religion and the Role of Entertainment in American Life and Dancing in the Dark: Youth, Popular Culture and the Electronic Media. Pages: 176 |
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