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Author:
Willett, Cynthia, 1956-
Title:
Irony in the age of empire : comic perspectives on democracy and freedom / Cynthia Willett.
Publisher:
Indiana University Press,
Copyright Date:
c2008
Description:
ix, 171 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subject:
Comedy--Political aspects--United States.
Comedy--Social aspects--United States.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-166) and index.
Contents:
Laughter against hubris : a preemptive strike -- Laughing to keep from crying : Cornel West, pragmatism, and progressive comedy -- Authenticity in an age of satire : Ellison, Sartre, Bergson, and Spike Lee's Bamboozled -- Engage the enemy : Cavell, comedies of remarriage, and the politics of friendship -- Three concepts of freedom.
Series:
American philosophy
ISBN:
0253219949 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780253219947 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0253351669 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780253351661 (cloth : alk. paper)
LCCN:
2007048894
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)
URAX314 -- Clarke University - Nicholas J. Schrup Library (Dubuque)
UDAX314 -- Charles C. Myers Library (Dubuque)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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