Satire and Dissent: Interventions in Contemporary Political

Satire and Dissent: Interventions in Contemporary Political Debate

In an age when Jon Stewart frequently tops lists of most-trusted newscasters, the films of Michael Moore become a dominant topic of political campaign analysis, and activists adopt ironic, fake personas to attract attentionâ€•the satiric register has attained renewed and urgent prominence in political discourse. Amber Day focuses on the parodist news show, the satiric documentary, and ironic activism to examine the techniques of performance across media, highlighting their shared objective of bypassing standard media outlets and the highly choreographed nature of current political debate.
Country USA
Brand Indiana University Press
Manufacturer Indiana University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 21 b&w illus.
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780253222817
ReleaseDate 2011-02-16

Satire and Dissent: Interventions in Contemporary Political Debate