The Comedy of Dave Chappelle

<p> Perhaps best known for his highly acclaimed short-lived Comedy Central program <I>Chappelle's Show</I> Dave Chappelle is widely regarded as one of today's most culturally significant comedians. Through the sketch comedy show and his stand-up act Chappelle has offered truly memorable commentary on racial and ethnic tensions in American society. This book assembles 13 essays that examine motifs common in Chappelle's comedy including technology and digital culture; race gender and ethnicity; economics and politics; music television film and performance; and memory language and identity.</p>