Colbert's America: Satire and Democracy

Colbert's America: Satire and Democracy
ISBN-10
1137014725
ISBN-13
9781137014726
Category
Education
Pages
228
Language
English
Published
2011-11-30
Publisher
Springer
Author
Sophia A. McClennen

Description

Is the comedy of Stephen Colbert simply fun or is it powerful political satire? Does it entertain viewers or does it empower them? Or does it teach us that in today's media-saturated world those binaries make no sense? Colbert's America claims that Colbert's satire fosters critical thinking about social issues, encourages active citizenship, and entertains the viewer - all at the same time. The first book to cover the various themes and features of Colbert's America offers readers insight into the powerful ways that Colbert's comedy challenges the cult of ignorance that has threatened meaningful public debate and social dialogue since 9/11.

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