Seinology
Subtitle: the sociology of Seinfeld
By: Tim Delaney.
Publisher: Amherst, NY
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Prometheus Books
Language: eng
Number of pages: 304
Subjects: Seinfeld (Television program)
Description: The author applies sociological concepts to the television comedy "Seinfeld," discussing what the show can teach about such topics as cultural norms and etiquette, groups and organizations, sex and gender issues, marriage and family, and social deviance.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Seinology: "I think I can sum up the show for you with one word: nothing", George; title: Cultural norms and etiquette: "Good manners are the glue of society", Kramer; title: Socialization and personal relationships: "Tub is love", Jerry; title: Groups and organizations: "It is important for human beings to feel that they are a part of a group", Jerry; title: The workplace: "Why would George steal from the Yankees?", George; title: Sex and gender issues: "Not that there is anything wrong with that", Jerry; title: Social deviance: "You double-dipped the chip!", Timmy; title: Crime and social control: "good samaritan law"? I never heard of it. You don't have to help anybody. That's what this country's all about", Jackie Chiles; title: Race and ethnicity: "Look to the (black and white) cookie, Elaine!", Jerry; title: Marriage and family: "Elaine, ya gotta have a baby", Carol; title: Religion: "Happy Festivus: a festival for the rest of us", Frank; title: Health and mental health: "Serenity, now. Insanity, later", Lloyd Braun; title: Population, aging, and death: "Kramer, you can't live down here (Florida). This is where people come to die", Jerry; title: Sports: "Hey, you gotta let them know you're out there. This is the playoffs", Puddy; title: The finale: "Yada, yada, yada", George.