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Attack Poodles James Wolcott 2004 1st Ed Media Mutants Political Commentary. 🏷️Condition AC – Acceptable Condition. Sold as shown in photos. 🏷️ Condition: AC – Acceptable Condition Shelf wear and aging Cover wear as shown Pages clean Binding intact Sold as shown in photos 📦 Fast Shipping: Ships within 1 business day. Dive into the sharp, witty world of James Wolcott with "Attack Poodles and Other Media Mutants." This compelling non-fiction work, subtitled "The Looting of the News in a Time of Terror," offers a incisive look at the American media landscape, particularly its conservative leanings and political commentary during the early 2000s. Wolcott, a renowned cultural critic, delivers a provocative and hilarious analysis, dissecting the foibles and hypocrisies of figures like Bill O'Reilly, Rush Limbaugh, and Ann Coulter. This first edition, first printing from 2004, published by Miramax Books, is a must-read for anyone interested in media criticism, political analysis, and the evolution of news coverage. Wolcott's distinctive style, combining scathing wit with profound insight, makes for an engaging read that remains relevant in today's media-saturated world. Explore chapters like "The Poodle Parlor" and "The Year of Lying Dangerously" as Wolcott exposes the 'attack poodles' of the news, offering a powerful and entertaining critique of the fourth estate.