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OverviewWhat can comedy tell us about the politics of a nation? In this book, James Brassett builds on his prize-winning research to demonstrate how British comedy can provide intimate and vital understandings of the everyday politics of globaliwation in Britain. The book explores British comedy and Britain's global politics from post-war imperial decline through to its awkward embrace of globalisation, examining a wide variety of comedic mediums, such as the popular television show The Office and the crowdfunded online satire The Daily Mash. Touching on issues such as empire, the class system and capitalism, the author demonstrates how comedy offers valuable insights on how global market life is experienced, mediated, contested and accommodated. 'In this entertaining and incisive analysis, James Brassett historically traces British comedy through a broader global context. His creative counsel for a productive image of comedic resistance is one that has never been more urgent, or welcome, than today.' - Brent Steele, University of Utah 'A fascinating perspective on how British comedy is integrated into our lived experience of globalised culture, its historical sweep is brought bang up to date with 'citizen satire' in meme culture and global platforms for our star comedians. A timely and thoughtful study on the politics of comedy.' - Jane Arthurs, co-author of Russell Brand: Comedy, Celebrity, Politics (Palgave 2016) Full Product DetailsAuthor: James Brassett (University of Warwick)Publisher: Bristol University Press Imprint: Bristol University Press Edition: Abridged edition ISBN: 9781529208467ISBN 10: 1529208467 Pages: 172 Publication Date: 16 January 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviews“…a fascinating book... The Ironic State is an engaging study of the intimate relationship between comedy and politics, shedding light on how British comedians both resist and are constrained by the values and attitudes of the day.” International Affairs ...a fascinating book... The Ironic State is an engaging study of the intimate relationship between comedy and politics, shedding light on how British comedians both resist and are constrained by the values and attitudes of the day. International Affairs Author InformationJames Brassett is Reader in International Political Economy (IPE) at the University of Warwick. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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