The Art of the Political Putdown
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Political journalists Chris Lamb and Will Moredock have mined the past few centuries of political history and unearthed a treasure trove of humorous exchanges. The Art of the Political Putdown is a collection of over 300 witty verbal jabs and ripostes from politicians around the world (though the focus is on American politics), all of whom share a common sharp tongue. Interspersed with 11 brief essays analysing the use of humour and wit in various political contexts, this comprehensive collection of witticisms, scathing burns, and mic-drop-worthy insults is an even-handed, intelligent, and lighthearted political humour title that will give readers from the Left and Right something to laugh about.
Author: Chris Lamb
Format: Hardback, 224 pages, 136mm x 186mm, 400 g
Published: 2020, Chronicle Books, United States
Genre: Humour: Collections & General
Description
Political journalists Chris Lamb and Will Moredock have mined the past few centuries of political history and unearthed a treasure trove of humorous exchanges. The Art of the Political Putdown is a collection of over 300 witty verbal jabs and ripostes from politicians around the world (though the focus is on American politics), all of whom share a common sharp tongue. Interspersed with 11 brief essays analysing the use of humour and wit in various political contexts, this comprehensive collection of witticisms, scathing burns, and mic-drop-worthy insults is an even-handed, intelligent, and lighthearted political humour title that will give readers from the Left and Right something to laugh about.
The Art of the Political Putdown