Modern Political Satire

An Introduction
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-032-65967-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 272 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 453 g

Across cultures and across history, people have used political satire to call out abuses of power, manipulation, deception, and absurdity. While there are examples of satire everywhere, its growth as a form of political resistance and as a reference for political behavior has been on the rise in the modern era and has been particularly visible in the internet age. Yet, despite the fact that examples of political satire are everywhere, it remains an elusive concept. How does satire differ from mockery? What is the role of irony in satire? Can making fun of something have a serious impact? What is the purpose of satire and what are its social effects?

This book offers an introduction to modern political satire in an easy-to-access format designed for both beginners and readers looking to refine their understanding of this complex genre. Drawing on examples from Stephen Colbert to Bassem Youssef to Charlie Hebdo, and studying a range of different types of satirical media, this one-of-a-kind introduction to political satire examines the role that satire has played in shaping political discourse, promoting civic engagement, and influencing audiences.

Zielgruppe

Undergraduate Advanced and Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Danczyk, Emily R.

McClennen, Sophia A.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Literaturwissenschaft Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein
• Sozialwissenschaften Sport | Tourismus | Freizeit Humor
• Geisteswissenschaften Literaturwissenschaft Literaturwissenschaft: Prosa, Erzählung, Roman, Prosaautoren
• Geisteswissenschaften Literaturwissenschaft Literarische Stoffe, Motive und Themen
• Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Tanz Andere Darstellende Künste

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Unit 1: The Basics of Political Satire

Chapter 1: What is Political Satire?

Chapter 2: Political Satire and Historical Crisis

Unit 2: Forms of Political Satire

Chapter 3: Visual Satire

Chapter 4: Satire News

Chapter 5: Direct Satirical Interventions in Politics

Unit 3: The Effects of Political Satire

Chapter 6: Crossing the Line

Chapter 7: Satire and Political Impact

Chapter 8: Satire’s Effects on How We Think About Politics

Über Autor(innen)

Sophia A. McClennen is Professor of International Affairs and Comparative Literature at Penn State University and founding director of the Center for Global Studies. She has published fourteen books including Trump Was a Joke: How Satire Made Sense of a President Who Didn’t (2023), Pranksters vs. Autocrats: Why Dilemma Actions Advance Nonviolent Activism with Srdja Popovic (2020), and Globalization and Latin American Cinema (2018).

Emily R. Danczyk is an undergraduate student at the Pennsylvania State University, where she is pursuing a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in Media Studies.