Title: The Stewart/Colbert effect
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.
Subjects: Parodies, imitations, American Political satire, History and criticism, Influence, Television comedies, Colbert report (Television program), Television news programs, Daily show (Television program), Television and politics, Television in politics, Television broadcasting of news, Political satire, history and criticism, Television programs
Places: United States