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Stephen J.Farnsworth,S. Robert Lichter,Farah Latif

Late-Night in Washington: Political Humor and the American Presidency

Late-Night in Washington: Political Humor and the American Presidency

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The book "Political Humor: Laughing Our Way to the Left or Right?" examines the role of political humor in shaping political discourse and offers insights into its evolution during the Biden years and beyond, combining content analysis and public opinion studies. It also focuses on the latest aspects of the social media age and speaks to college-age readers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


"Political humor plays a significant role in shaping the nation's political discourse, providing a lighthearted approach to important political issues. This book offers a comprehensive examination of political humor during the Biden years and its potential impact on the future of political humor post-Trump. By combining content analysis of popular late-night programs and public opinion studies from reputable sources such as the Pew Research Center, the book demonstrates the importance of empirical research and analysis in understanding political humor.

The book specifically focuses on the latest trends and developments in the social media age, particularly the popularity of comedy programs among young adults. It addresses college-age readers, providing them with a fresh perspective on political humor and its role in shaping public opinion.

The book adopts a unique interdisciplinary/mixed-methodology approach, drawing from political science, communication studies, media studies, and other fields to explore the complex nature of American political humor. By integrating multiple perspectives, the book offers a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of political humor and its impact on society.

Overall, this book is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the role of political humor in contemporary American politics. It provides a timely and insightful analysis of political humor during the Biden years and its potential implications for the future, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of this important topic."
Political humor is a powerful tool that shapes the nation's political discourse, offering a lighthearted approach to important political issues. This book provides a comprehensive examination of political humor during the Biden years and its potential impact on the future of political humor post-Trump. By combining content analysis of popular late-night programs and public opinion studies from reputable sources such as the Pew Research Center, the book demonstrates the importance of empirical research and analysis in understanding political humor.

The book specifically focuses on the latest trends and developments in the social media age, particularly the popularity of comedy programs among young adults. It addresses college-age readers, providing them with a fresh perspective on political humor and its role in shaping public opinion.

The book adopts a unique interdisciplinary/mixed-methodology approach, drawing from political science, communication studies, media studies, and other fields to explore the complex nature of American political humor. By integrating multiple perspectives, the book offers a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of political humor and its impact on society.

Overall, this book is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the role of political humor in contemporary American politics. It provides a timely and insightful analysis of political humor during the Biden years and its potential implications for the future, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of this important topic.

Weight: 380g
Dimension: 151 x 228 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032254159

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