ABSTRACT
This book examines the role of humor in modern American politics.
Written by a wide range of authors from the fields of political science and communication, this book is organized according to two general topics:
- how the modern media present political humor
- the various ways in which political humor influences politics.
Laughing Matters is an excellent text for courses on media and politics, public opinion, and campaigns and elections.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |63 pages
Foundations: Humor and Politics
chapter |18 pages
The Influence of “Infoenterpropagainment”
Exploring the Power of Political Satire as a Distinct Form of Political Humor
part |83 pages
Political Humor in the World Beyond Television
chapter |16 pages
New Humor, Old School Style
A Content Analysis of the Political Cues Offered by The Onion on the 2000 and 2004 Elections
chapter |14 pages
Air Amusement versus Web Wit
Comparing the Use of Humor in 2004 Political Advertising on Television and the Internet
part |111 pages
Ready for Prime Time? Televised Political Humor
chapter |16 pages
Political Punditry in Punchlines
Late Night Comics Take on the 2004 Presidential Debates
chapter |18 pages
The ABCs of the The Simpsons and Politics
Apathy of Citizens, Basic Government Leaders, and Collective Interests
part |81 pages
Does It Really Matter? The Effects of Late Night Televised Humor
