Satire as the Comic Public Sphere - Postmodern “Truthiness” and Civic Engagement

Examines the work of satirists through the lenses of humor studies, cultural theory, and rhetorical and social philosophy, arriving at a new definition of the comic art form.

A propos de l'auteur

James E. Caron is Professor Emeritus of English at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. He is the author of Mark Twain, Unsanctified Newspaper Reporter and coeditor of Refocusing Chaplin: A Screen Icon Through Critical Lenses and Sut Lovingood’s Nat’ral Born Yarnspinner: Essays on George Washington Harris.

Résumé

Examines the work of satirists through the lenses of humor studies, cultural theory, and rhetorical and social philosophy, arriving at a new definition of the comic art form.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: James Caron, James E. Caron, James E. (Professor Emeritus Caron, Caron James E.
• Edition: University Presses
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 19.04.2021
• EAN: 9780271089867
• ISBN: 978-0-271-08986-7
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 26 mm
• Poids: 544 g
• Illustrations: Raster,schwarz-weiss
• Thème: Humor in America
• Catégories: Littérature > Bandes dessinées, dessin humoristique, humour, satire; Sciences humaines, art, musique > Philosophie > Général, dictionnaires; Cultural Studies, HUMOR / Form / Parodies, PHILOSOPHY / Movements / Post-Structuralism, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Media & Internet, HUMOR / Topic / Politics, PERFORMING ARTS / Television / Genres / Comedy, Social & political philosophy, social and political philosophy, Performing arts: comedy, Comedy and stand-up