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Laughing Matters: Humor and American Politics in the Media Age examines the role of humor in modern American politics. The editors have assembled a wide range of authors from the fields of political science and communication to discuss this phenomenon. The book is organized according to two general topics: (1) how the modern media present political humor, and (2) the various ways in which political humor influences politics. The book is an excellent text for courses on media and politics, public opinion, and campaigns and elections.Baumgartner, Jody C. is the author of 'Laughing Matters Humor and American Politics in the Media Age', published 2007 under ISBN 9780415957489 and ISBN 0415957486.
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