Why Do People Love America?: A Supersized Analysis of US Cultural Influences

Positive but not jingoistic, enthusiastic but not naive, Why Do People Love America? is a celebration of American pop culture as a direct reflection of the country's infinite opportunities. Featuring a wide array of key media and entertainment personalities, as well as a myriad of topics including film, fashion, music, television, advertising, and sports, this book serves as a humorous reminder of what's lovable about the U.S. and her headstrong citizenry. Louis Chunovic, the author of One Foot on the Floor: The Curious Evolution of Sex on Television, offers an enlightened update of the American Dream and a multitude of comic observations on how Americans can be both bad-asses and good guys at the same time. Also featured are America's exuberant offerings to international popular culture and commerce, including its unmistakable contributions to the rise of Rebel Chic.