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When Congress Makes a Joke
Congressional Humor Then and Now
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2004
Summary
When Congress Makes a Joke is an engaging look at the intentional use of humor by members of Congress, exploring their humor as political communication. Highlighting several politicians noted for their use of humor—including Senators Robert Dole and Alan Simpson and Representatives Patricia Schroeder and Barney Frank, among others—this intriguing book features original personal interviews with the Congress members, allowing them to talk about their own (and others') use of humor in political ways. Yarwood also includes theories of humor as communication, a historical look at humor in Congress, the function of telling humorous stories, and the role of humor in the integration of African American and women members into the institution of Congress. Readers will find When Congress Makes a Joke an enjoyable, accessible view into humor's place in political communication—how it is created, how it is used, and what consequences may stem from it.
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Edition
1/2004
Copyright Year
2004
ISBN-Print
978-0-7425-3043-0
ISBN-Online
978-1-4616-4696-9
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
161
Product Type
Monograph
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Preface No access
1: Speaking Humor to Power No access Pages 1 - 18
2: Congressional Humor, from John Randolph of Roanoke to Mo Udall No access Pages 19 - 40
3: Humorous Stories and the Identification of Social Norms: The Senate Club No access Pages 41 - 58
4: Cruel Humor: The Integration of African American Members into Congress No access Pages 59 - 80
5: Irreverent Theater: Congressional Humor and the Gender Revolution No access Pages 81 - 102
6: In Their Own Words: Congressional Humorists Talk Humor No access Pages 103 - 128
Conclusion: Keep 'em Laughin' No access Pages 129 - 138
