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Examining performance-based satire, particularly in sketch comedy from 1960 onward, this book delves into its influence on American perceptions of the presidency and national identity. It highlights how humor and satire serve as tools for political commentary, reflecting societal attitudes and shaping public opinion about leadership and self-image. Through various examples, it reveals the significant role of comedy in political discourse and cultural understanding.
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Satire & The State, Matt Fotis
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Satire & The State
- Subtitle
- Sketch Comedy and the Presidency
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Matt Fotis
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 290
- ISBN13
- 9781138338128
- Series
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- Examining performance-based satire, particularly in sketch comedy from 1960 onward, this book delves into its influence on American perceptions of the presidency and national identity. It highlights how humor and satire serve as tools for political commentary, reflecting societal attitudes and shaping public opinion about leadership and self-image. Through various examples, it reveals the significant role of comedy in political discourse and cultural understanding.