This lighthearted and eye-opening book explores the role of comedy
in cultural and political critiques of American society from the
past century. This unprecedented look at the history of satire in
America showcases the means by which our society is informed by
humor-from the way we examine the news, to how we communicate with
each other, to what we seek out for entertainment. From
biographical information to critical reception of material and
personalities, the book features humorists from both literary and
popular culture settings spanning the past 100 years. Through its
180 entries, this comprehensive volume covers a range of
artists-individuals such as Joan Rivers, Hunter S. Thompson, and
Chris Rock-and topics, including vaudeville, cartoons, and live
performances. The content is organized by media and genre to
showcase connections between writers and performers. Chapters
include an alphabetical listing of humorists grouped by television
and film stars, stand-up and performance comics, literary
humorists, and humorists in popular print. 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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