According to the popular maxim, a nation at war reveals its true
character. In this incisive work, Chris Gilbert examines the long
history of US war politics through the lens of political cartoons
to provide new, unique insights into American cultural identity.
Tracing the comic representation of American values from the First
World War to the War on Terror, Gilbert explores the power of humor
in caricature to expose both the folly in jingoistic virtues and
the sometimes-strange fortune in nationalistic vices. He examines
the artwork of four exemplary American cartoonists—James
Montgomery Flagg, Dr. Seuss, Ollie Harrington, and Ann Telnaes—to
craft a trenchant image of Americanism. These examinations animate
the rhetorical, and indeed comic, force of icons like Uncle Sam,
national symbols like the American Eagle, political stooges like
President Donald J. Trump, and more, as well as the power of
political cartoons to comment on issues of race, class, and gender
on the home front. Throughout, Gilbert portrays a US culture rooted
in and riven by ideas of manifest destiny, patriotism, and
democracy for all, yet plagued by ugly forms of nationalism,
misogyny, racism, and violence. Rich with examples of hilarious and
masterfully drawn caricatures from a diverse range of creators,
this unflinching look at the evolution of our conflicted national
character illustrates how American cartoonists use farce, mockery,
and wit to put national character in the comic looking glass.
General
| Imprint: |
Pennsylvania State University Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Humor in America |
| Release date: |
April 2023 |
| Authors: |
Christopher J Gilbert
(Assistant Professor of English)
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
262 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-271-08977-5 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
0-271-08977-6 |
| Barcode: |
9780271089775 |
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