The Comedy of democracy
It is the author's contention that the comic perspective offers insight and understanding on the actual operation of democracy. And they invite all those who wish to understand why American democracy is so comic to join them in their inquiry.
203 p.; 24 cm
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Introduction: Wit's End: Taking Political Comedy SeriouslyThe Political Comedies of CitizenshipThe Citizen's Role in Democracy: A Romantic ComedyCandidates, Campaigns, and Voters: Comedies of Farce and HumorVoices of Public Opinion: Comedies of WitPolitics and the News Media: A Comedy of MannersThe Comedies of PolicymakersHell to the Chief: Comedies of CharacterLegislators Deliberate: Political Comedies of the SituationPolitical Bureaucracies: Comedies of Error and IntrigueThe Mystique of Courts and Judges: Comedies of Ideas and ImaginationExit LaughingEpilogueReferencesIndex