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The Art of the Political Putdown is a book of over 300 witty verbal jabs and ripostes from politicians around the world, all of whom share a common sharp tongue.

Liberal or conservative, humor can be a powerful weapon in any politician''s arsenal, and political journalists Chris Lamb and Will Moredock have seen their fair share of quips, witty remarks, and sarcastic pleasantries.

In mining the past few thousand years of political history, they''ve unearthed a treasure trove of humorous exchanges, from ancient Rome to modern day, to compile this collection of hilarious comebacks and putdowns.

• Features 11 brief essays analyzing the use of humor and wit in various political contexts
• Even-handed, intelligent, and lighthearted political humor that gives readers from the Left and the Right something to laugh about

The Art of the Political Putdown is filled with famous and lesser-known politicians at their sass

The Art of the Political Putdown

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      Publisher: Chronicle Books
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 07/04/2020
      ISBN13: 9781452183855, 978-1452183855
      ISBN10: 1452183856

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The Art of the Political Putdown is a book of over 300 witty verbal jabs and ripostes from politicians around the world, all of whom share a common sharp tongue.

      Liberal or conservative, humor can be a powerful weapon in any politician''s arsenal, and political journalists Chris Lamb and Will Moredock have seen their fair share of quips, witty remarks, and sarcastic pleasantries.

      In mining the past few thousand years of political history, they''ve unearthed a treasure trove of humorous exchanges, from ancient Rome to modern day, to compile this collection of hilarious comebacks and putdowns.

      • Features 11 brief essays analyzing the use of humor and wit in various political contexts
      • Even-handed, intelligent, and lighthearted political humor that gives readers from the Left and the Right something to laugh about

      The Art of the Political Putdown is filled with famous and lesser-known politicians at their sass

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