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The Pokémon School Challenge (Pokémon Chapter Books)
by Jeanette LaneGotta catch this action-packed adventure about Ash and Pikachu! This illustrated chapter book features the cool Alola Pokemon from Nintendo's hit games for Nintendo DS, Pokemon Sun & Moon.Ash has reached the next stage of his quest to become a Pokemon Master, and he's going back to school! Since the moment he and Pikachu arrived in Alola, Ash has wanted to learn more about the amazing Pokemon there... and more about Z-Moves, special attacks that only Trainers who've passed the island challenge can use. Does Ash have what it takes to complete the challenge? This chapter book is based on a thrilling three-part storyline from the top-rated animated series now on Netflix. Black-and-white illustrations throughout.
Poker Strategy: come avere un vantaggio sugli avversari in tutti i tornei
by The BlokeheadIl poker potrebbe essere considerato un modo di fare “soldi facili” in quanto sembra che dipenda solamente da due fattori: la fortuna e le abilità nel bluff. Ciò che però la maggior parte delle persone non sanno, è che nel poker il successo dipende meno dalla sorte e più dalla strategia. Innanzitutto, in un gioco onesto i giocatori non hanno alcun tipo di controllo sulle carte che verranno loro distribuite. Esiste un elemento di rischio. In secondo luogo, ogni partecipante deve arrangiarsi con quello che ha. Questo necessita l’utilizzo di tattiche complicate e di abilità di gestione appropriate. Infine, è qui che inizia il gioco vero e proprio: l’arte di manipolare. È necessario prestare la massima attenzione a tutti i dettagli – dall’entità della puntata, all’immagine dell’avversario al tavolo. Per quanto queste abilità siano considerate basilari, i giocatori esperti le sfruttano per assicurarsi la vittoria. Per padroneggiarle tutte è necessaria una buona conoscenza del gioco. Sfoglia il libro per scoprire altri segreti!
Poking a Dead Frog
by Mike SacksAmy Poehler, Mel Brooks, Adam McKay, George Saunders, Bill Hader, Patton Oswalt, and many more take us deep inside the mysterious world of comedy in this fascinating, laugh-out-loud-funny book. Packed with behind-the-scenes stories--from a day in the writers' room at The Onion to why a sketch does or doesn't make it onto Saturday Night Live to how the BBC nearly erased the entire first season of Monty Python's Flying Circus--Poking a Dead Frog is a must-read for comedy buffs, writers and pop culture junkies alike. "No one generates more interesting, revealing, or entertaining interviews than Mike Sacks. Poking a Dead Frog is a classic." --Bob Odenkirk "This book is what I really look forward to in a book about humor: rich with words and humor, and funny stories with words. Thank you for your time." --Will Ferrell "These interviews go to dark depths and offer useful, applicable insight into how excellent comedy is written. If you read it, you're going to be better at writing comedy and may even wind up in a position where you can take jobs away from the younger interviewees. I specify the younger interview subjects because some of the older ones will die soon." --Rob Delaney "I wish I'd had a book like this when I was trying to break in. Also, a book on personal hygiene." --Jack Handey
The Polabores: Book 10 (Nelly the Monster Sitter #10)
by Kes GrayNelly's monster sitting adventures are always full of surprises. She certainly can't believe it when she sits a monster who wants to do absolutely nothing! Or when she has to rescue the smallest monster she's encountered yet - but nothing can prepare her for spending Christmas Day with the Dendrilegs!The polarbores like to do absolutely nothing, so Nelly is in for a dull night. But when she invites Asti round to liven things up, she wishes her evening was a little less eventful...
Poles Apart
by Terry FallisEve of Equality, a new feminist blog, becomes an overnight sensation when a wildly popular talk show host stumbles upon it, tweets about it, and promotes it on her show. The anonymous blog is intelligent, thoughtful, and bold, brazenly taking on various injustices in the lives of women. But it's the blogger Eve's post about the controversial entrepreneur behind XY, a new chain of high-end strip clubs opening up across the country, that sets off a firestorm. In a matter of hours, the site crashes, its Twitter count jumps from a paltry 19 followers to nearly 250,000, and Eve is suddenly lauded as the new voice of modern feminism. But who, exactly, is the Eve behind Eve of Equality? Well . . . not who you might think. Meet Everett Kane, aspiring writer and fervent feminist. He writes his erudite blog in his new apartment, at his kitchen table, and his life is about to change forever. Hilarious and smart, and offering timely commentary on a subject that is flooding our headlines, newsfeeds, Twitter streams, and conversations, Poles Apart is Terry Fallis at his best, confirming his status as a king of CanLit comedy.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Polite Conversation
by Jonathan SwiftBeginning with an "expert" introduction to the perils of ill-educated discourse, Swift seeks to offer a remedy for conversational disasters. His aim: to ensure one is always equipped with the correct response, no matter the situation, and the means with which to stoke up conversation when it lapses into awkward silence. To prove his theses, he then proffers three mock dialogues, citing the drawing room as the most suitable place to display the art of elegant and polite conversation. The result is a hilarious and deeply ironic analysis that is as relevant today as when it was first conceived.
Polite Society
by Mahesh Rao'Is it possible to marry a book? Because Polite Society is so funny, smart, sophisticated, and captivating, you just want to spend your whole life with it. It was love at first sight from the very first page' Kevin Kwan, author of CRAZY RICH ASIANSAnia Khurana is beautiful, clever and in need of entertainment. She's wrapped Delhi society around her little finger, and now her creativity requires a new vista. Then she finds love for her spinster aunt, rescuing her from a life watching Masterchef.Hugely satisfied with her first success as a matchmaker, Ania selects her friend Dimple for her next quest. But good intentions can go awry, and when a handsome suitor arrives from America, Ania discovers that when you aim to please the human heart, things seldom go to plan. 'Witty, smart, compelling' Kamila Shamsie, author of Home Fire
Polite Society
by Mahesh Rao'Is it possible to marry a book? Because Polite Society is so funny, smart, sophisticated, and captivating, you just want to spend your whole life with it. It was love at first sight from the very first page' Kevin Kwan, author of CRAZY RICH ASIANSAnia is the beautiful, clever and very slightly bored scion of a rich Indian family whose machinations soon lead her down the primrose path of match-making - first for her aunt ('There was one in most of the grand houses in Delhi, usually beached somewhere on the upper floors.') and then for her friend Dimple. Set against the background of 'polite' Delhi society, it is rich with stiletto-sharp observation, is a delightful social comedy, and yet is poignant, too.'Witty, smart, compelling' Kamila Shamsie, author of Home Fire(P)2019 Penguin Random House LLC
Política A La Italiana: sin parmesano, por favor
by Luca ZenobiLa astucia y las competencias comunicativas seguramente ayudan a encontrar el camino más corto para llegar al corazón del elector. La verdad es que este tesoro a menudo no se comprende, intercambiando la política por la comunicación política. Así, nos encontramos personajes faltos de contenidos serios, incluso a menudo desinteresados en los contenidos serios, pero muy hábiles en la persuasión de masas. No importa lo que sea verdad, o lo que no sea verdad, lo que cuenta es lo que el personaje consiga emocionar al público. La buena noticia es que el pueblo italiano es creativo y después de Berlusconi, Grillo y Renzi, ya inventará algo nuevo sin lugar a dudas.
A Political Romance
by Laurence SterneLaurence Sterne was an Irish-born English novelist and an Anglican clergyman. He is best known for his novels The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, and A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy; but he also published many sermons, wrote memoirs, and was involved in local politics. Sterne died in London after years of fighting consumption.
Political Wit: Quips and Quotes from the Back Benches and Beyond (Wit Ser.)
by Steven GaugeOrder, order! After a long day at the dispatch box, when your honourable friend’s white paper has made you feel green and your poll ratings have slumped to a new low, hunker down in Speakers’ Corner with this grand coalition of political quips and quotes – you’ll be ready to take on the opposition at any time!
Politically Correct Holiday Stories: For an Enlightened Yuletide Season
by James Finn GarnerFive Holiday Stories ('Twas the Night Before Solstice, Frosty the Persun of Snow, The Nutcracker, Rudolph the Nasally Empowered Reindeer and A Christmas Carol) are re-written in a politically correct format. This different twist is hysterical and a must read!
Politically Homeless: THE LAUGH-OUT-LOUD POLITICAL BOOK OF THE YEAR
by Matt Forde'Rarely is such an important book this funny. And rarely is such a funny book this important' - RICHARD OSMAN'The second funniest book I have read about being a Labour supporter from Blair to Brexit' - JOHN O'FARRELL'Matt Forde is brilliant at finding the comedy which often accompanies political life. This book made me laugh out loud - and wince in recognition' - TONY BLAIR'This book is smarter and funnier than Donald Trump. Matt Forde was so bad at politics that I'd have considered working for him' - ANTHONY SCARAMUCCI'That Matt Forde is able to make the current political shit-show funny shows his genius. You'll be laughing too hard to notice, but this is a very clever book' - RUTH DAVIDSON'Definitely one of the books I will claim to have read this year' - JACK DEE'Absolutely brilliant. I didn't want the book to end but I'm glad Fordy's political career did. And I mean that as both a compliment and not a compliment' - RUSSELL HOWARD-----------Part memoir, part behind-the-scenes insider view, Politically Homeless is both a fascinating and funny book for anyone who feels annoyed by the current state of politics. Which should be around 65 million people in the UK alone.Matt Forde has been obsessed with politics ever since he was 9 years old. Raised by a single mum on benefits in inner city Nottingham, he joined the Socialist Workers Party as soon as he could, foisted issues of Marxism Today on innocent bystanders and attended his first political party conference. From then on, despite some career suicide moments such as chatting to the Prime Minister at Number 10 while badly drunk, Matt's whole future looked wedded to the Labour Party as he started working for MPs in dingy back rooms in Nottinghamshire.But then Labour started to fall apart, and so did Matt's sense of purpose. With the rise of Corbyn, Brexit and Trump, his love for politics that had been so profound began to quickly crumble.Exploring themes such as tribalism, the curse of complacency and why some politicians refuse to speak normally, Politically Homeless is a hugely entertaining book of (often hilarious) personal stories and thought-provoking insights into this complicated world. And despite everything, Matt's passion is still there. Through hosting his award-winning weekly podcast, 'The Political Party' (over 5 million downloads) involving interviews with some of politics' most powerful and notorious figures including Tony Blair, Nicola Sturgeon, Sadiq Khan, Michael Heseltine, Nigel Farage and Jacob Rees-Mogg and performing critically acclaimed stand-up comedy shows, Matt has been able to keep enough faith that politics will get better. Maybe.
Politically Homeless: THE LAUGH-OUT-LOUD POLITICAL BOOK OF THE YEAR
by Matt Forde'Rarely is such an important book this funny. And rarely is such a funny book this important' - RICHARD OSMAN'Funny, fierce and genuinely moving' - J. K. ROWLING'It would be impressive for anyone to bring such surgical precision to either comedy or political analysis. Forde's ability to bring it to both - in spades - is truly remarkable. A sparkling jewel of a book' - JAMES O'BRIEN'The second funniest book I have read about being a Labour supporter from Blair to Brexit' - JOHN O'FARRELL'Matt Forde is brilliant at finding the comedy which often accompanies political life. This book made me laugh out loud - and wince in recognition' - TONY BLAIR'This book is smarter and funnier than Donald Trump. Matt Forde was so bad at politics that I'd have considered working for him' - ANTHONY SCARAMUCCI'That Matt Forde is able to make the current political shit-show funny shows his genius. You'll be laughing too hard to notice, but this is a very clever book' - RUTH DAVIDSON'Definitely one of the books I will claim to have read this year' - JACK DEE'Absolutely brilliant. I didn't want the book to end but I'm glad Fordy's political career did. And I mean that as both a compliment and not a compliment' - RUSSELL HOWARDMatt Forde is a writer on the new series of Spitting Image. He will be voicing some of the puppets too.-----------Part memoir, part behind-the-scenes insider view, Politically Homeless is both a fascinating and funny book for anyone who feels annoyed by the current state of politics. Which should be around 65 million people in the UK alone.Matt Forde has been obsessed with politics ever since he was 9 years old. Raised by a single mum on benefits in inner city Nottingham, he joined the Socialist Workers Party as soon as he could, foisted issues of Marxism Today on innocent bystanders and attended his first political party conference. From then on, despite some career suicide moments such as chatting to the Prime Minister at Number 10 while badly drunk, Matt's whole future looked wedded to the Labour Party as he started working for MPs in dingy back rooms in Nottinghamshire.But then Labour started to fall apart, and so did Matt's sense of purpose. With the rise of Corbyn, Brexit and Trump, his love for politics that had been so profound began to quickly crumble.Exploring themes such as tribalism, the curse of complacency and why some politicians refuse to speak normally, Politically Homeless is a hugely entertaining book of (often hilarious) personal stories and thought-provoking insights into this complicated world. And despite everything, Matt's passion is still there. Through hosting his award-winning weekly podcast, 'The Political Party' (over 5 million downloads) involving interviews with some of politics' most powerful and notorious figures including Tony Blair, Nicola Sturgeon, Sadiq Khan, Michael Heseltine, Nigel Farage and Jacob Rees-Mogg and performing critically acclaimed stand-up comedy shows, Matt has been able to keep enough faith that politics will get better. Maybe.
Politically Homeless
by Matt Forde'Rarely is such an important book this funny. And rarely is such a funny book this important' - RICHARD OSMAN'Funny, fierce and genuinely moving' - J. K. ROWLING'It would be impressive for anyone to bring such surgical precision to either comedy or political analysis. Forde's ability to bring it to both - in spades - is truly remarkable. A sparkling jewel of a book' - JAMES O'BRIEN'The second funniest book I have read about being a Labour supporter from Blair to Brexit' - JOHN O'FARRELL'Matt Forde is brilliant at finding the comedy which often accompanies political life. This book made me laugh out loud - and wince in recognition' - TONY BLAIR'This book is smarter and funnier than Donald Trump. Matt Forde was so bad at politics that I'd have considered working for him' - ANTHONY SCARAMUCCI'That Matt Forde is able to make the current political shit-show funny shows his genius. You'll be laughing too hard to notice, but this is a very clever book' - RUTH DAVIDSON'Definitely one of the books I will claim to have read this year' - JACK DEE'Absolutely brilliant. I didn't want the book to end but I'm glad Fordy's political career did. And I mean that as both a compliment and not a compliment' - RUSSELL HOWARD-----------Part memoir, part behind-the-scenes insider view, Politically Homeless is both a fascinating and funny book for anyone who feels annoyed by the current state of politics. Which should be around 65 million people in the UK alone.Matt Forde has been obsessed with politics ever since he was 9 years old. Raised by a single mum on benefits in inner city Nottingham, he joined the Socialist Workers Party as soon as he could, foisted issues of Marxism Today on innocent bystanders and attended his first political party conference. From then on, despite some career suicide moments such as chatting to the Prime Minister at Number 10 while badly drunk, Matt's whole future looked wedded to the Labour Party as he started working for MPs in dingy back rooms in Nottinghamshire.But then Labour started to fall apart, and so did Matt's sense of purpose. With the rise of Corbyn, Brexit and Trump, his love for politics that had been so profound began to quickly crumble.Exploring themes such as tribalism, the curse of complacency and why some politicians refuse to speak normally, Politically Homeless is a hugely entertaining book of (often hilarious) personal stories and thought-provoking insights into this complicated world. And despite everything, Matt's passion is still there. Through hosting his award-winning weekly podcast, 'The Political Party' (over 5 million downloads) involving interviews with some of politics' most powerful and notorious figures including Tony Blair, Nicola Sturgeon, Sadiq Khan, Michael Heseltine, Nigel Farage and Jacob Rees-Mogg and performing critically acclaimed stand-up comedy shows, Matt has been able to keep enough faith that politics will get better. Maybe.(P)2020 Quercus Editions Limited
Politically Incorrect: Romance, Comedy, Sex and Social Critics
by Laura LagoMy name is Julia and i´m the worts daugther in the world, well , at least, the worst daugther in Spain. That why ? interesting question. Because we are in full elections, my father is the candidate for the presidency of the far right party, the current ruling party and I am a left wing activist... to the core. At age 21,studying a double degree in a public law and business administration is just a nice facade. You already know how this works;Dad pay for my studies, drives me to college in a black car, and I have a gorilla watching me 24/7. It´s a shame that my mother´s blood runs through my veins - may she rest divorced- which means running away for me ahem, mansion, every two by three. the true is that it gives a very bad reputation for your daugther to appear on the front page of the newspaper and television prime time. .... If she does it by showing off in right wings demostration to protect the rights of LGBT community( gay, lesbian and others).
Politicians, Partisans, and Parasites: My Adventures in Cable News
by Tucker CarlsonPolitical pundit Tucker Carlson cracks sharp and wise on all things Wash- ington with the acerbic wit and razor-sharp insight that have made him a beloved conservative commentator. Proclaimed by NewYork magazine as the pundit most likely to succeed in these Bushian years, Tucker Carlson anchors the right side of CNN's Crossfire aisle. An unabashed beltway insider whose profile is unmatched, Carlson stands ready to pounce on anyone and everyone who dares enter the political fray. Now, he applies his deft and amusing perspective to the goings-on in our nation's capital. Whether it's the towel-snapping prowess of the President or the dumbfounding exploits of his predecessor, there is no sacred ground. A wild and informative ride behind the scenes of a cable newsman, Carlson's debut covers his beat with equal parts hilarity and insight in a jocular review that both exposes and defends the absurdity that underlies the world of politics.
Los Políticos al Diván. Volumen II: La carrera al poder
by Federico MedinaEl psicólogo Federico Medina vuelve a trabajar con humor sobre los perfiles psicológicos de los políticos más relevantes de la escena nacional. En esta entrega se sentaran en el diván: Daniel Martínez, Luis Lacalle Pou, Jorge Larrañaga, Juan Sartori, Edgardo Novick, Carolina Cosse y algunos emergentes. En los Políticos al diván volumen II, Federico Medina da rienda suelta a su propia locura, y a partir de sus manías y obsesiones, invita al lector a un paseo vertiginoso por las cabezas y los deseos de les candidates a presidente de esta zafra 2019. En en el marco de un Uruguay electoral y febril de múltiples tiempos, este tour analítico recorre sus biografías, y se detiene en sus promesas, conflictos, traumas sin resolver, miedos, vestimentas, trucos, y torpezas, en una aventura tan delirante como cercana, donde se cruzan las más variadas figuras de nuestra farándula política. Por el diván de este libro pasan los principales candidatos de esta nueva carrera electoral: Daniel Martínez, Luis Lacalle Pou, Carolina Cosse, Juan Sartori, Edgardo Novick, Jorge Larrañaga y un pelotón de aspirantes a figurar en la política nacional o solo en estas páginas. Con conceptos propios del psicoanálisis, y con mucho humor sin palabrotas el autor se instala en un consultorio imaginario y presenta en cada capítulo una suerte de diagnóstico final, que no deja afuera sus aspectos sanos y los detalles más llamativos de las personalidades de estos personajes de idéntica aspiración.
Los Políticos al Diván. Volumen II: La carrera al poder
by Federico MedinaEl psicólogo Federico Medina vuelve a trabajar con humor sobre los perfiles psicológicos de los políticos más relevantes de la escena nacional. En esta entrega se sentaran en el diván: Daniel Martínez, Luis Lacalle Pou, Jorge Larrañaga, Juan Sartori, Edgardo Novick, Carolina Cosse y algunos emergentes. En los Políticos al diván volumen II, Federico Medina da rienda suelta a su propia locura, y a partir de sus manías y obsesiones, invita al lector a un paseo vertiginoso por las cabezas y los deseos de les candidates a presidente de esta zafra 2019. En en el marco de un Uruguay electoral y febril de múltiples tiempos, este tour analítico recorre sus biografías, y se detiene en sus promesas, conflictos, traumas sin resolver, miedos, vestimentas, trucos, y torpezas, en una aventura tan delirante como cercana, donde se cruzan las más variadas figuras de nuestra farándula política. Por el diván de este libro pasan los principales candidatos de esta nueva carrera electoral: Daniel Martínez, Luis Lacalle Pou, Carolina Cosse, Juan Sartori, Edgardo Novick, Jorge Larrañaga y un pelotón de aspirantes a figurar en la política nacional o solo en estas páginas. Con conceptos propios del psicoanálisis, y con mucho humor sin palabrotas el autor se instala en un consultorio imaginario y presenta en cada capítulo una suerte de diagnóstico final, que no deja afuera sus aspectos sanos y los detalles más llamativos de las personalidades de estos personajes de idéntica aspiración.
Politics Is a Joke!
by S. Robert Lichter Jody Baumgartner Jonathan S. MorrisDoes late night political humor matter? Are late-night comedians merely entertaining, or do they have the power to influence the way we think about politics and politicians? Politics is a Joke! situates late night comedy in the historical context of political humor and demonstrates how the public turn to this venue for political information, and are in turn affected by it. Using exclusive data collected by the Center for Media and Public Affairs, the authors conduct a detailed and exhaustive analysis of political jokes on late night TV shows dating back to 1992 in order to pinpoint the main targets and themes of late-night comedy. Politics is a Joke! uses a wide range of examples, from jokes about politicians’ physical appearance and sex scandals to jokes about Congress and even the news media, to assess and understand the impact of political humor on political institutions, politicians and their policies and behavior. Engagingly written with analysis of jokes from comedians like Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, Politics is a Joke! is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the crucial role late night comedy plays in our political universe#151;and anyone who enjoys a good laugh.
Politics Is a Joke!
by S. Robert Lichter Jonathan S. Morris Jody C BaumgartnerThis book explores the role political humor, and specifically that of late-night television shows has on politicians, agenda-setting, policies, and political behavior.
Politics Is a Joke!
by Jonathan S. Morris Jody Baumgartner S. Robert LichterDoes late night political humor matter? Are late-night comedians merely entertaining, or do they have the power to influence the way we think about politics and politicians? Politics is a Joke! situates late night comedy in the historical context of political humor and demonstrates how the public turn to this venue for political information, and are in turn affected by it. Using exclusive data collected by the Center for Media and Public Affairs, the authors conduct a detailed and exhaustive analysis of political jokes on late night TV shows dating back to 1992 in order to pinpoint the main targets and themes of late-night comedy. Politics is a Joke! uses a wide range of examples, from jokes about politicians’ physical appearance and sex scandals to jokes about Congress and even the news media, to assess and understand the impact of political humor on political institutions, politicians and their policies and behavior. Engagingly written with analysis of jokes from comedians like Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, Politics is a Joke! is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the crucial role late night comedy plays in our political universe--and anyone who enjoys a good laugh.
The Politics of British Stand-up Comedy: The New Alternative (Palgrave Studies in Comedy)
by Sophie QuirkThis Palgrave Pivot questions how a new generation of alternative stand-up comedians and the political world continue to shape and influence each other. The Alternative Comedy Movement of the late 1970s and 1980s can be described as a time of unruly experimentation and left-wing radicalism. This book examines how alternative comedians continue to celebrate these characteristics in the twenty-first century, while also moving into a distinct phase of artistic development as the political context of the 1970s and 1980s loses its immediacy. Sophie Quirk draws on original interviews with comedians including Tom Allen, Josie Long, John-Luke Roberts and Tony Law to chart how alternative comedians are shaped by, and in turn respond to, contemporary political challenges from neoliberalism to Brexit, class controversy to commercialism. She argues that many of our assumptions about comedy’s politics must be challenged and updated. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the working methods and values of today’s alternative comedians.
The Politics of Dialogic Imagination: Power and Popular Culture in Early Modern Japan (Chicago Studies in Practices of Meaning)
by Katsuya HiranoIna"The Politics of Dialogic Imagination," Katsuya Hirano seeks to understand why, with its seemingly unrivaled power, the Tokugawa shogunate of early modern Japan tried so hard to regulate the ostensibly unimportant popular culture of Edo (present-day Tokyo)OCoincluding fashion, leisure activities, prints, and theater. He does so by examining the works of writers and artists who depicted and celebrated the culture of play and pleasure associated with EdoOCOs street entertainers, vagrants, actors, and prostitutes, whom Tokugawa authorities condemned to be detrimental to public mores, social order, and political economy. Hirano uncovers a logic of politics within EdoOCOs cultural works that was extremely potent in exposing contradictions between the formal structure of the Tokugawa world and its rapidly changing realities. He goes on to look at the effects of this logic, examining policies enacted during the next eraOCothe Meiji periodOCothat mark a drastic reconfiguration of power and a new politics toward ordinary people under modernizing Japan. Deftly navigating JapanOCOs history and culture, a"The Politics of Dialogic Imagination"provides a sophisticated account of a country in the process of radical transformationOCoand of the intensely creative culture that came out of it. "
The Politics of Humour
by Patrick Merziger Martina KesselThe period between the First World War and the fall of the Berlin Wall is often characterized as the age of extremes--while this era witnessed unprecedented violence and loss of human life, it also saw a surge in humorous entertainment in both democratic and authoritarian societies. The Politics of Humour examines how works such as satirical magazines and comedy films were used both to reaffirm group identity and to exclude those who did not belong.The essays in this collection analyse the political and social context of comedy in Europe and the United States, exploring topics ranging from the shifting targets of ethnic jokes to the incorporation of humour into wartime broadcasting and the uses of satire as a means of resistance. Comedy continues to define the nature of group membership today, and The Politics of Humour offers an intriguing look at how entertainment helped everyday people make sense of the turmoil of the twentieth century.