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Author:
Robinson, Peter M., 1958-
Title:
The dance of the comedians : the people, the president, and the performance of political standup comedy in America / Peter M. Robinson.
Publisher:
University of Massachusetts Press,
Copyright Date:
c2010
Description:
xii, 257 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subject:
Presidents--United States--History.--History.
Political satire, American--History and criticism.
Stand-up comedy--United States--History.
American wit and humor--History.
Presidents--United States--History.--History.
Public opinion--United States--History.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Prologue : "I'm not kidding" -- An American company of comedians -- Dance partners -- A presidential crinoline -- New frontiers -- All lies and jest -- Rebellion by the pound -- Epilogue : Back to the future.
ISBN:
1558497331 (cloth : alk. paper)
9781558497337 (cloth : alk. paper)
LCCN:
2009048474
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
OIAX792 -- Grinnell College (Grinnell)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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