Colbert''s America : Satire as Public Pedagogy
by
S. McClennen
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Education, Politics and Public Life
ISBN-10
1137014725
ISBN-13
9781137014726
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Imprint
Palgrave Macmillan
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Nov 30th, 2011
Print length
217 Pages
Weight
280 grams
Dimensions
21.70 x 14.00 x 1.20 cms
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America According to Colbert: Satire as Public Pedagogy post 9/11 argues that, in contrast to the anti-intellectualism, the sensationalism, and the punditry that tend to govern most mass media today, Stephen Colbert's program offers his audience the opportunity to understand the context through which most news is reported and to be critical of it.
Is the comedy of Stephen Colbert simply fun or is it powerful political satire? Does it entertain viewers or does it empower them? Or does it teach us that in today''s media-saturated world those binaries make no sense? Colbert''s America claims that Colbert''s satire fosters critical thinking about social issues, encourages active citizenship, and entertains the viewer - all at the same time. The first book to cover the various themes and features of Colbert''s America offers readers insight into the powerful ways that Colbert''s comedy challenges the cult of ignorance that has threatened meaningful public debate and social dialogue since 9/11.
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