The Stewart/Colbert effect

By Amarnath Amarasingam

Subjects: Daily show (Television program), Colbert report (Television program), Television and politics, Television programs, Political satire, history and criticism, Television comedies, American Political satire, Television broadcasting of news, Parodies, imitations, Television in politics, History and criticism, Television news programs, Influence

Description: "The ten essays in this interdisciplinary collection explore the issues engendered by the popularity of entertainment news, including the role of satire in politics, the declining level of trust in traditional sources of media, the shows' cathartic or informational function, and the ways in which these shows influence public opinion"--Provided by publisher.