The sanity of satire : surviving politics one joke at a time / Al Gini and Abraham Singer.
| Author/creator | Gini, Al, 1944- author. |
| Other author | Singer, Abraham A. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2020] |
| Description | pages cm |
| Subjects |
| 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? |
| Abstract | "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"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Gini, Al, 1944- Sanity of satire Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2020] 9781538129722 |
| Genre/form | Criticism, interpretation, etc. |
| LCCN | 2020011925 |
| ISBN | 9781538129715 (cloth) |
| ISBN | 153812971X |
| ISBN | (epub) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PS430 .G48 2020 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |