The Legacy of Mad Men: Cultural History, Intermediality and American Television

by Karen McNally

Book Overview

For seven seasons, viewers worldwide watched as ad man Don Draper moved from adultery to self-discovery, secretary Peggy Olson became a take-no-prisoners businesswoman, object-of-the-gaze Joan Holloway developed a feminist consciousness, executive Roger Sterling tripped on LSD, and smarmy Pete Campbell became a surprisingly nice guy. Mad Men defined a pivotal moment for television, earning an enduring place in the medium's history.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030310930
• ISBN13: 9783030310936
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.3"