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Television critics Alan Sepinwall and Matt Zoller Seitz were among the first to write about the series before it became a cultural phenomenon. To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the show's debut, they reunite to produce a collection of recaps, conversations, and critical essays covering every episode, as well as new interviews with series creator David Chase. They explore the shows artistry, themes, and legacy, examining its portrayal of Italian Americans, its graphic depictions of violence, and its deep connection to other cinematic and television classics.

Focusing on the impact of the Internet on purchasing decisions, this research analyzes the ROPO effect (research online, purchase offline) specifically in the context of agricultural insurance in Germany. It highlights how the age of farmers influences their buying behavior, revealing that younger farmers are more likely to research online before making a purchase. The study, based on a quantitative analysis involving interviews with 140 farm operations managers, finds a significant ROPO rate of 47.1%, indicating the growing importance of online information in insurance decisions as the demographic shifts.

This book is a time machine. It goes backwards and forwards through all seven seasons. It takes longtime fans to a place where they ache to go again. It guides new viewers on their first trip to 1960s Madison Avenue. It lets us think about the show the way a TV critic does. Around and around and back home again, to a place where we know why it's loved.--Jacket.