Description: Fifteen years after the show's debut, take a look back at the pop culture phenomenon Suits and its place in the pantheon of famous legal dramas.
Brief description: Richard L. Schur, PhD, is a professor of English at Drury University. He has published over two dozen academic articles on law and American culture and the book Parodies of Ownership: Hip-Hop Aesthetics and Intellectual Property Law. He is currently the Director of the University's Honors Program.
Review Quotes:
"Suits: A Cultural History offers a smart and engaging examination of one of television's most unexpectedly enduring legal dramas. Richard L. Schur skillfully connects the show's sharp storytelling and charismatic characters to larger conversations about ambition, power, and the cultural fascination with the law." --Bernadette Giacomazzo, journalist and author, "In Living Color," "The Golden Girls," and "Law & Order"
"Schur's book brilliantly explores a quirky TV lawyer show centered on a character who is faking his credentials as a lawyer. Somehow, "Suits" resonated with American culture by appealing to a large audience that yearns for stories about family-type relationships--all set in the unlikely environment of a Darwinian law firm." --Michael Asimow, coauthor, "Real to Reel," "Law and Popular Culture," and "Lawyers in Your Living Room" "Suits: A Cultural History covers an impressive breadth of topics and provides a notable depth of analysis. Richard L. Schur knows the show well, and applies rigorous scholarship to topics including production history, portrayals of race and gender, and the narrative themes of Suits. An excellent book for fans of the show and media scholars." --Joseph Darowski, author, "Survivor: A Cultural History"