This book examines the multi-media explosion of contemporary political satire. Rooted in 18th century Augustan practice, satire’s indelible link with politics

This work examines what happens when comedy becomes political, and politics become funny. A series of original essays focus on a range of programmes, from 'The

The book studies the intersections between satirical comedy and national politics in order to show that one of the strongest supports for our democracy today co

Political humor and satire are, perhaps, as old as comedy itself, and they are crucial to our society and our collective sense of self. Satire is confrontationa

In an age when Jon Stewart frequently tops lists of most-trusted newscasters, the films of Michael Moore become a dominant topic of political campaign analysis,