American political cartoons
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Demonstrating the cartoonists' ability to capture key moments that have shaped American history, this book chronicles the US's highs and lows in a collection of cartoons that span the history of American political cartooning. It includes a final chapter on the Bush and Obama years.
From Benjamin Franklin's drawing of the first American political cartoon in 1754 to contemporary cartoonists' blistering attacks on George W. Bush and initial love-affair with Barack Obama, editorial cartoons have been a part of American journalism and politics. American Political Cartoons chronicles the nation's highs and lows in an extensive collection of cartoons that span the entire history of American political cartooning.
"Good cartoons hit you primitively and emotionally," said cartoonist Doug Marlette. "A cartoon is a frontal attack, a slam dunk, a cluster bomb." Most cartoonists pride themselves on attacking honestly, if ruthlessly. American Political Cartoons recounts many direct hits, recalling the discomfort of the cartoons' targets—and the delight of their readers.
Through skillful combination of pictures and words, cartoonists galvanize public opinion for or against their subjects. In the process they have revealed truths about us and our democratic system that have been both embarrassing and ennobling. Stephen Hess and Sandy Northrop note that not all cartoonists have worn white hats. Many have perpetuated demeaning ethnic stereotypes, slandered honest politicians, and oversimplified complex issues.
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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Paperback
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 15 januari 2011
Aantal pagina's: 203
Illustraties: Nee
Hoofdauteur: Sandy Northrop
Tweede Auteur: Northrop Sandy
Co Auteur: Stephen Hess
Hoofduitgeverij: Routledge
Extra groot lettertype: Nee
Product breedte: 178 mm
Product hoogte: 13 mm
Product lengte: 229 mm
Studieboek: Nee
Verpakking breedte: 177 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 15 mm
Verpakking lengte: 229 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 338 g
EAN: 9781412811194