The sanity of satire surviving politics one joke at a time
"Political humor and satire are, perhaps, as old as comedy itself, and they are crucial to our society and collective sense of self. In a poignant, pithy, but not ponderous manner, Al Gini and Abraham Singer delve into satire's history to rejoice in its triumphs and watch its development f...
| Main Authors: | Gini, Al, 1944- (Author), Singer, Abraham A. (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Lanham, Maryland :
Rowman & Littlefield,
[2020]
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Table of Contents:
- Trumping Trump
- The satirical imperative
- Satirical animals
- The fairer and funnier sex
- Why are Jews so funny?
- A debate on the ethics of offensive comedy
- Do we joke too much?