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Political humour and Zimbabwean identity on social media platforms /

"This book studies Zimbabwean digital political communication to investigate how political satire constructs, critiques, contests, mediates, and negotiates national identity. Using two YouTube channels that specialise in satiric political skits, this book demonstrates what it means to be a Zimb...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Msimanga, Mbongeni Jonny (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham : Lexington Books, [2025]
Subjects:
Political satire > 21st century.
Political satire > History and criticism.
National characteristics.
Digital media > Political aspects > Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe > Politics and government > 21st century.
Zimbabwe > Politique et gouvernement > 21e siècle.
Satire politique > 21e siècle.
Satire politique > Histoire et critique.
Caractéristiques nationales.
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Summary:"This book studies Zimbabwean digital political communication to investigate how political satire constructs, critiques, contests, mediates, and negotiates national identity. Using two YouTube channels that specialise in satiric political skits, this book demonstrates what it means to be a Zimbabwean, and who or what authorises such belonging"--
Physical Description:viii, 171 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-168) and index.
ISBN:9781666943283
1666943282