Synopses & Reviews
Observing European debates about EuroDisney, McDonald's, Hollywood films and television programs, and other vehicles of alleged _Americanization,_ one might imagine that Europe was in serious risk of losing its distinct cultural identity in the melting pot of American pop culture. The loaded charge of _kitsch_ is a central aspect of the debate, with Disney stories, for example, branded as simplified travesties of authentic European folk tales.
Synopsis
Explores American influences not only on European television, fashions, fast food, and rock music, but also on youth organizations, literature, UFO culture, and religious faith.