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The analysis in this book exposes the underlying capitalist ideologies present in popular cartoons, particularly through the lens of Donald Duck. Originally published in 1971, it garnered significant attention for its provocative insights, leading to attempts to suppress it, including being burned and discarded by the Chilean army. Now republished, it invites readers to reconsider the cultural narratives embedded in their favorite animated characters.
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How to Read Donald Duck, Ariel Dorfman, Armand Mattelart
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- How to Read Donald Duck
- Subtitle
- Imperialist Ideology in the Disney Comic
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ariel Dorfman, Armand Mattelart
- Publisher
- Pluto Press
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 210
- ISBN13
- 9780745339795
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The analysis in this book exposes the underlying capitalist ideologies present in popular cartoons, particularly through the lens of Donald Duck. Originally published in 1971, it garnered significant attention for its provocative insights, leading to attempts to suppress it, including being burned and discarded by the Chilean army. Now republished, it invites readers to reconsider the cultural narratives embedded in their favorite animated characters.