The Daily Show and Rhetoric

Arguments, Issues, and Strategies

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Cover of the book The Daily Show and Rhetoric by Jonathan E. Barbur, C Wesley Buerkle, Josh Compton, Aaron Hess, Brian T. Kaylor, Lawrence J. Mullen, Stephanie M. Purtle, John W. Self, Robert Spicer, Timothy Steffensmeier, Penina Wiesman, Kelly Wilz, Ryan Erik McGeough, Lexington Books
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Author: Jonathan E. Barbur, C Wesley Buerkle, Josh Compton, Aaron Hess, Brian T. Kaylor, Lawrence J. Mullen, Stephanie M. Purtle, John W. Self, Robert Spicer, Timothy Steffensmeier, Penina Wiesman, Kelly Wilz, Ryan Erik McGeough ISBN: 9780739150047
Publisher: Lexington Books Publication: March 31, 2011
Imprint: Lexington Books Language: English
Author: Jonathan E. Barbur, C Wesley Buerkle, Josh Compton, Aaron Hess, Brian T. Kaylor, Lawrence J. Mullen, Stephanie M. Purtle, John W. Self, Robert Spicer, Timothy Steffensmeier, Penina Wiesman, Kelly Wilz, Ryan Erik McGeough
ISBN: 9780739150047
Publisher: Lexington Books
Publication: March 31, 2011
Imprint: Lexington Books
Language: English

The Daily Show and Rhetoric: Arguments, Issues, and Strategies examines the popular Comedy Central program from a rhetorical perspective to uncover the ways in which Jon Stewart, the cast, and writers critique mainstream media and politicians. This volume analyzes the nature of The Daily Show, the arguments the program makes about the media and politics, the strategies that are used, and some of the particular issues about which the program makes arguments. Overall, the contributors skillfully demonstrate that The Daily Show is more than just a show designed to make the audience laugh. Rather, the show provides useful information and arguments so that the audience can make informed decisions about the world around them.

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The Daily Show and Rhetoric: Arguments, Issues, and Strategies examines the popular Comedy Central program from a rhetorical perspective to uncover the ways in which Jon Stewart, the cast, and writers critique mainstream media and politicians. This volume analyzes the nature of The Daily Show, the arguments the program makes about the media and politics, the strategies that are used, and some of the particular issues about which the program makes arguments. Overall, the contributors skillfully demonstrate that The Daily Show is more than just a show designed to make the audience laugh. Rather, the show provides useful information and arguments so that the audience can make informed decisions about the world around them.

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