Sitdown With the Sopranos Watching Italian American Culture on Tv's Most Talked-About Series

The Sopranoshas changed the way Americans view New Jersey, Sunday nights, and especially Italian-American culture and life. As its popularity has skyrocketed, however, the show has attracted critics who claim it presents negative images of Italian Americans. A Sitown with The Sopranos is an insightful reply to this criticism from the countrys most significant Italian-American writers. Edited by bestselling author Regina Barreca, the book examines women, men, heritage, suburbia, organized crime, religion, psychtherapy, and family, and considers how the show portrays these themes. Contributors include: George Anastasia, Regina Barreca, Michael Flamini, Fred Gardaph, Sandra Gilbert, Jay Parini, Carla Gardina Pestana, and E. Anthony Rotundo.Barreca, Regina is the author of 'Sitdown With the Sopranos Watching Italian American Culture on Tv's Most Talked-About Series', published 2002 under ISBN 9780312295288 and ISBN 0312295286.