Is Satire Saving Our Nation?: Mockery and American PoliticsThe book studies the intersections between satirical comedy and national politics in order to show that one of the strongest supports for our democracy today comes from those of us who are seriously joking. This book shows how we got to this place and why satire may be the only way we can save our democracy and strengthen our nation. |
Contents
1 The Politics of Seriously Joking | 1 |
Lessons Learned Where You Least Expect It | 21 |
Satire and the Changing News Cycle | 46 |
Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert Redefine Political Satire | 79 |
How Satire Works | 105 |
Or How Todays Young Generation Thinks | 128 |
Satire Defends Our National Values | 155 |
How to Stop Worrying and Love the Laughter | 189 |
Notes | 202 |
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Is Satire Saving Our Nation?: Mockery and American Politics S. McClennen,R. Maisel No preview available - 2014 |
Is Satire Saving Our Nation?: Mockery and American Politics S. McClennen,R. Maisel No preview available - 2014 |
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