The Joke Is on Us Political Comedy in (Late) Neoliberal Times |
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| Editor:
| Webber, Julie A. |
| Contribution by:
| Webber, Julie A.
Brassett, James
Castagner, Marc-Olivier
Dagtas, Seçil
Finley, Jessyka
Greene, Viveca
Grondin, David
Krefting, Rebecca
Lawson, Thomas
McClennen, Sophia
McKain, Aaron
Rubenstein, Diane
Waisanen, Don
Weaver, Simon |
| Series title: | Politics and Comedy: Critical Encounters Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4985-6984-2 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2018 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $273.00 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.