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This lighthearted and eye-opening book explores the role of comedy in cultural and political critiques of American society from the past century.


· Provides a context, vocabulary, and perspective to better appreciate and understand American humor

· Connects historical developments to cultural changes

· Includes both academic references and popular works

· Covers a wide range of artists over a variety of media

· Examines and explains general trends in American comedy

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Many prominent humorists have had their books banned.

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Zeke Jarvis, PhD, is an associate professor at Eureka College.

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  • PublisherGreenwood
  • Publication date2015
  • ISBN 10 1440829942
  • ISBN 13 9781440829949
  • BindingHardcover
  • Number of pages352
  • EditorJarvis Zeke

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