America according to Colbert : satire as public pedagogy / Sophia A. McClennen.
McClennen, Sophia A.
2012
PN2287.C5695 M44 2011eb
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Title
America according to Colbert : satire as public pedagogy / Sophia A. McClennen.
Author
McClennen, Sophia A.
ISBN
9780230339651 (electronic book)
9780230104662
9781137014726
Publication Details
New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012, ©2011.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xii, 214 pages).
Call Number
PN2287.C5695 M44 2011eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
973.92902/07
Summary
"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"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Access limited to authorized users.
Series
Education, politics, and public life.
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