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America According to Colbert: Satire as Public Pedagogy (Education, Politics and Public Life)

By Sophia A. McClennen

Book information

Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Year
2011
ISBN
0230104665, 9780230104662
LCC
PN2287.C5695 M44 2011
Google Books ID
YsgjkgAACAAJ
Open Library ID
OL25256411M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2154130 bytes)
Series
Education, Politics and Public Life
Pages
227\227
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2012-02-14 18:00:00

Description

Is the comedy of Stephen Colbert simply fun or is it powerful political satire? Does it entertain viewers or does it empower them? Or does it teach us that in today’s media-saturated world those binaries make no sense? America According to Colbert: Satire as Public Pedagogy claims that Colbert’s satire fosters critical thinking about social issues, encourages active citizenship, and entertains the viewer—all at the same time. The first book to cover the various themes and features of The Colbert Report, America According to Colbert offers readers insight into the powerful ways that Colbert’s comedy challenges the cult of ignorance that has threatened meaningful public debate and social dialogue since 9/11.

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