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"Political Humor in a Changing Landscape: A New Generation of Research" is a book edited by Jody C. Baumgartner and Amy B. Becker that explores the topic of political humor. The book is divided into five sections that cover various aspects of political humor, including its classification as comedy, advocacy, or journalism, its effects on democratic engagement, audience response, international perspectives, and future prospects. The book includes chapters that analyze the use of political humor by late-night hosts, its impact on political figures, audience laughter responses, and factors that predict humor appreciation. It also examines the affinity for political humor, comparative analysis of international political discourse, and the consumption of political satire by different age groups. The book concludes by discussing future research priorities in the field of political humor. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive and engaging overview of the topic, making it a valuable resource for both university courses and humor researchers. [Extracted from the article] |