Celebrating Recent Work by Eunji KIm
The American Mirage: How Reality TV Upholds the Myth of Meritocracy
by EUNJI KIM
In an age of growing wealth disparities, politicians on both sides of the aisle are sounding the alarm about the fading American Dream. Yet despite all evidence to the contrary, many still view the United States as the land of opportunity. The American Mirage addresses this puzzle by exposing the stark reality of today’s media landscape, revealing how popular entertainment media shapes politics and public opinion in an increasingly news-avoiding nation.
About the Author
Eunji Kim is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Columbia University. As a political communication scholar, she primarily studies the impact of media content on mass attitudes and political behavior.
About the Speakers
Andrew Guess is an Associate Professor of Politics and Public Affairs and the Director of Undergraduate Studies at Princeton University. His research and teaching interests lie at the intersection of political communication, public opinion, and political behavior.
David Hajdu is Professor of Journalism at Columbia Journalism School. Currently the staff music critic for The Nation, he served as music critic for The New Republic for 12 years.
John Marshall is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Columbia University. His research lies at the intersection of comparative politics and political economy, and spans elections in developing and developed contexts.
Justin Phillips is Eaton Professor of Political Science and chair of the Department of Political Science at Columbia University. He studies American state and urban politics and public opinion.
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