{"product_id":"chic-ironic-bitterness-9780472116218","title":"Chic Ironic Bitterness","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe events of 9\/11 had many pundits on the left and right scrambling to declare an end to the Age of Irony. But six years on, we're as ironic as ever. This work is a reflection on irony in contemporary American culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a well-written, well-argued assessment of the importance of irony in contemporary American social life, along with the nature of recent misguided attacks and, happily, a deep conviction that irony is too important in our lives to succumb. The book reflects wide reading, varied experience, and real analytical prowess. - Peter Stearns, Provost, George Mason University","brand":"The University of Michigan Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037175021911,"sku":"9780472116218","price":36.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780472116218.jpg?v=1750934645","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/chic-ironic-bitterness-9780472116218","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}