Description
Book SynopsisSatire and new media in the American political landscape
Trade ReviewSaitre and Dissent redefines what it means to agree to disagree and so is a worthy addition to the literature on contemporary satire and poliltical humor.
* Rhetoric & Public Affairs *
In this compelling new book, Day manages to not only persuasively argue why political satire has gained such a foothold in our popular culture, but also convincingly argues why it matters. July 2011
* liminalities.net *
Satire and Dissent is an intriguing dissection of concourse in American society today and its impact on the the politics of the people.June 2011
* The Midwest Book Review *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
1. Introduction: Poking Holes in the Spectacle
2. Ironic Authenticity
3. Truthiness and Consequences in Parodic News
4. Heroes and Villains: Satiric Documentarians Spearhead the Debate
5. Irony in Activism
6. Moving beyond Critique
Notes
Bibliography
Index
