The Sanity of Satire by Al Gini

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 push back, descent, discord, disappointment, and demonstrating the absurdity of the status quo. This book is an attempt to explore the sane foundations of satire in our lives. Aristotle famously said that humans are naturally political animals. We need political community to flourish and live good lives. But politics also always entails unpopular decisions and power struggles. Satire is a form of humor that allows us to reflect on the irrational, incomprehensible, and intolerable nature of our lives without becoming totally despondent or depressed. In a poignant, pithy, but not a 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.

About the Author
Al Gini and Abraham Singer are professors of business ethics at Loyola University in Chicago. For over twenty-seven years, Gini was the Resident Philosopher on National Public Radio's Chicago affiliate, WBEZ-FM. He regularly appears on WGN/Tribune Radio. Many of his radio pieces and select videos can be accessed at http://www.algini.net/


Book Information
ISBN 9781538129715
Author Al Gini
Format Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 331g
Dimensions(mm) 212mm * 138mm * 19mm