In this examination of the convergence of politics and popular culture, van Zoonen (media studies, U. of Amsterdam) encourages her readers to consider the ways links between entertainment and politics can rejuvenate citizenship, endorse civic values and sustain civic commitment. Rather than deploring the conflation of pop and politics, van Zoonen suggests ways to increase political knowledge and participation through popular music, political television dramas and politicians as celebrities. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)