Is Satire Saving Our Nation?: Mockery and American Politics

McClennen, S.; Maisel, R.

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.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2014-10-30

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137427977

DOI: 10.1057/9781137405210

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 240