The Joke Is on Us: Political Comedy in (Late) Neoliberal Times
- ISBN-10
- 1498569854
- ISBN-13
- 9781498569859
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 344
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-12-11
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Author
- Julie A. Webber
Description
This book provides a critical assessment of the broad range of responses by political comedians to the acceleration of neoliberal policy following the 2007 recession. The volume assesses the effectiveness of comedy in its encounter with market logic and material impact in culture, politics and mass media.
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