Is Satire Saving Our Nation? Mockery and American Politics
Description
The 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.
Keywords
Political ScienceWorldEuropeanSocial ScienceMedia StudiesHistory & TheoryPolitical IdeologiesLanguage Arts & DisciplinesCommunication Studies
2014Book
Author(s)Sophia A. McClennen
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan US
ISBN9781137427960
LanguageEnglish
