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...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Lanham, Maryland :
Rowman & Littlefield,
[2020]
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| Summary: | "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 from ancient graffiti to the latest late-night talk show"-- |
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| Physical Description: | xiv, 191 pages ; 21 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781538129715 153812971X |