Make 'em Laugh!: American Humorists of the 20th and 21st Centuries
This lighthearted and eye-opening book explores the role of comedy in cultural and political critiques of American society from the past century.• Provides a context, vocabulary, and perspective to better appreciate and understand American humor• Connects historical developments to cultural...
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This lighthearted and eye-opening book explores the role of comedy in cultural and political critiques of American society from the past century.• Provides a context, vocabulary, and perspective to better appreciate and understand American humor• Connects historical developments to cultural changes• Includes both academic references and popular works• Covers a wide range of artists over a variety of media• Examines and explains general trends in American comedy
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Format: Hardcover
ISBN:
9781440829949 (1440829942)
ASIN: 1440829942
Publish date: 2015-04-07
Publisher: Greenwood
Pages no: 322
Edition language: English
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