Irony in the age of empire : comic perspectives on democracy and freedom / Cynthia Willett.
| Author/creator | Willett, Cynthia, 1956- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Bloomington : Indiana University Press, ©2008. |
| Description | ix, 171 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | American philosophy American philosophy. ^A630678 |
| 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-166) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007048894 |
| ISBN | 9780253351661 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0253351669 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780253219947 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0253219949 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PN 1929.P65 W55 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |