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Satire and Dissent
Interventions in Contemporary Political Debate
Amber Day (Author)
9780253222817
Paperback / softback, published 16 February 2011
240 pages, 21 b&w illus.
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.6 cm, 0.476 kg
Saitre and Dissent redefines what it means to agree to disagree and so is a worthy addition to the literature on contemporary satire and poliltical humor. In this compelling new book, Day manages to not only persuasively argue why political satire has gained such a foothold in our popular culture, but also convincingly argues why it matters. July 2011 Satire and Dissent is an intriguing dissection of concourse in American society today and its impact on the the politics of the people.June 2011
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, and activists adopt ironic, fake personas to attract attention—the satiric register has attained renewed and urgent prominence in political discourse. Amber Day focuses on the parodist news show, the satiric documentary, and ironic activism to examine the techniques of performance across media, highlighting their shared objective of bypassing standard media outlets and the highly choreographed nature of current political debate.
Acknowledgments 1. Introduction: Poking Holes in the Spectacle Notes
2. Ironic Authenticity
3. Truthiness and Consequences in Parodic News
4. Heroes and Villains: Satiric Documentarians Spearhead the Debate
5. Irony in Activism
6. Moving beyond Critique
Bibliography
Index