Introduction -- The ubiquity of yard signs -- The sign wars -- The business of signs -- The pros and cons of being generic -- Political signs in the public eye -- Signs as shorthand, signs as remakes -- On protest signs -- The making of a protest sign -- Sports & signs & sponsors -- Signs in the seats -- Interlude : the punk chapter -- Knives bats new (political) tats -- HOPE and its discontents -- When art is a sign -- When a sign is art -- Conclusion.
Summary:
"An exploration of political signs such as bumper stickers, yard signs, billboards, and how these frequently disposable objects help to create a greater understanding of how politics and geography shape individual identities"-- Provided by publisher.
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