Download or read book A One-Man Show? The Construction and Decontruction of a Patriarchal Image in the Reagan Era written by John-Paul Trutnau and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2005-03-31 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive analysis of Michael Mann's Miami Vice, with insight into the social, political and cultural mechanics. Deconstructing a Patriarchal Image not only sheds light on the series' audio-visual poetics, but also illustrates the lifestyle and trends of 1980s America. A must-have for fans of Miami Vice and readers interested in 1980s popular culture.