Make 'em Laugh! American Humorists of the 20th and 21st Centuries: American Humorists of the 20th and 21st Centuries

This lighthearted and eye-opening book explores the role of comedy in cultural and political critiques of American society from the past century.

• Provides a context, vocabulary, and perspective to better appreciate and understand American humor

• Connects historical developments to cultural changes

• Includes both academic references and popular works

• Covers a wide range of artists over a variety of media

• Examines and explains general trends in American comedy