The Sanity of Satire

Political Humor And Satire Are Perhaps As Old As Comedy Itself And They Are Crucial To Our Society And Our Collective Sense Of Self. Satire Is Confrontational. It’S About Pushback Dissent Discord Disappointment And Demonstrating The Absurdity Of The Status Quo. This Book Is An Attempt To Explore How These Aspects Of Satire Help Secure Our Sanity. Aristotle Famously Said That Humans Are Naturally Political Animals. We Need Political Community To Flourish And Live Good Lives. But Politics Also Entails Unpopular Decisions Oppression And Power Struggles. Satire Is A Vehicle Through Which We Reflect On And Challenge The Irrational Incomprehensible And Intolerable Nature Of Our Lives Without Becoming Totally Despondent Or Depressed.In A Poignant Pithy But Not Ponderous Manner Al Gini And Abraham Singer Delve Into The History Of Satire To Rejoice In Its Triumphs And Watch Its Development From Ancient Graffiti To The Latest Late-Night Tv Talk Show.