American democracy is the world's most beloved form of government, which is why so many other nations are eager for it to be imposed on them. But just what exactly is it?
Author: Jon Stewart
Publisher:
ISBN: 0713998946
Category: Democracy
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American democracy is the world's most beloved form of government, which is why so many other nations are eager for it to be imposed on them. But just what exactly is it? Jon Stewart and his fellow patriots from the Emmy-winning The Daily Show finally deliver the answer. They offer their insights into a unique system of government, dissecting its institutions, explaining its history and processes, and exploring the reasons why concepts like 'One man, one vote', 'Government by the people', and 'Every vote counts' have become such popular urban myths. Includes such favourites as Ancient Rome: The First Republicans; The Founding Fathers: Young, Gifted and White; The President: King of Democracy; The Supreme Court: 18 Legs, Four Tits, One Mission; Running for Office: What Are You Thinking?; The Media: Can It Be Stopped?; The Future of Democracy: The Constitutional Robocracy and You
In this book, we have hand-picked the most sophisticated, unanticipated, absorbing (if not at times crackpot!), original and musing book reviews of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America: A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction.
Author: Dominic Rell
Publisher: Lennex
ISBN: 5458977351
Category:
Page: 44
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In this book, we have hand-picked the most sophisticated, unanticipated, absorbing (if not at times crackpot!), original and musing book reviews of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America: A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction." Don't say we didn't warn you: these reviews are known to shock with their unconventionality or intimacy. Some may be startled by their biting sincerity; others may be spellbound by their unbridled flights of fantasy. Don't buy this book if: 1. You don't have nerves of steel. 2. You expect to get pregnant in the next five minutes. 3. You've heard it all.
In this book, we have hand-picked the most sophisticated, unanticipated, absorbing (if not at times crackpot!), original and musing book reviews of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America: A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction.
Author: Ethan Manning
Publisher: Lennex
ISBN: 5458973216
Category:
Page: 44
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In this book, we have hand-picked the most sophisticated, unanticipated, absorbing (if not at times crackpot!), original and musing book reviews of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America: A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction." Don't say we didn't warn you: these reviews are known to shock with their unconventionality or intimacy. Some may be startled by their biting sincerity; others may be spellbound by their unbridled flights of fantasy. Don't buy this book if: 1. You don't have nerves of steel. 2. You expect to get pregnant in the next five minutes. 3. You've heard it all.
. . Termed a "political king-maker" by Newsweek, and "the Dan Rather of infotainment" by Vanity Fair, Jon Stewart, along with the writers of The Daily Show, combines his riotous wit and razor-sharp insight in this hilarious book.
Author: Jon Stewart
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 9781455583799
Category: Humor
Page: 256
View: 108
For everyone who was too cheap to buy the hardcover, the blockbuster, award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller is now in trade paperback-with a new introduction, fully updated, and with equally unsettling nude photos of the newest Supreme Court justices, and a text corrected by the most reputable college professor we could find/afford. Including: Historical inaccuracies, gross distortions, complete fabrications-corrected by real-life bearded college professor.
In this book, we have hand-picked the most sophisticated, unanticipated, absorbing (if not at times crackpot!), original and musing book reviews of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America: A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction.
Author: Ethan Stubbs
Publisher: Lennex
ISBN: 5458978412
Category:
Page: 44
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In this book, we have hand-picked the most sophisticated, unanticipated, absorbing (if not at times crackpot!), original and musing book reviews of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America: A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction." Don't say we didn't warn you: these reviews are known to shock with their unconventionality or intimacy. Some may be startled by their biting sincerity; others may be spellbound by their unbridled flights of fantasy. Don't buy this book if: 1. You don't have nerves of steel. 2. You expect to get pregnant in the next five minutes. 3. You've heard it all.
Popular culture is not intrinsically democratic, resistive, liberationist or radical. It is often conservative, xenophobic, ... J. Stewart, America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction (New York: Warner, 2004).
Author: Tara Brabazon
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9781351879491
Category: Social Science
Page: 272
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This book is about war and popular culture, and war in popular culture. Tara Brabazon summons, probes, questions and reclaims popular culture, challenging the assumptions of war, whiteness, Christianity, modernity and progress that have dominated our lives since September 11. Addressing modes of thinking, design, music and visual media, Thinking Popular Culture offers a journey through courageous, interventionist and thoughtful ideas, performers and cultures. It welcomes those who ask difficult questions of those in power. Addressing the lack of imagination and dissent that characterizes this new century, it is essential reading for any scholar of cultural studies and popular culture, media and journalism, creative writing and terrorism studies.
AMERICA (THE BOOK): A CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO DEMOCRACY INACTION Authors: Jon Stewart, Ben Karlin, and David Javerbaum Original date and place of publication: 2004, New York Original publisher: Warner Books Literary form: Nonfiction humor ...
Author: Dawn B. Sova
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 9780816071494
Category: Literary Criticism
Page: 369
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Literature Suppressed on Sexual Grounds, Revised Edition examines the issues underlying the suppression of more than 100 works deemed sexually obscene. The entries new to this edition include America by Jon Stewart, Sex by Madonna, The Buffalo Tree by Adam Rapp, and many more. Also included are updates to entries such as Forever by Judy Blume, and more
America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction offered readers insights into the unique American system of government, dissecting institutions and expanding its history while satirizing popular American phrases such as “one ...
Author: Steven Matthews
Publisher: ULTRA VULGAR Publishing
ISBN: 9781956291261
Category: Biography & Autobiography
Page: 81
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If you're looking for a lighthearted comedian biography about one of the effortlessly funniest people in show business, look no further than The Golden Age of Jon Stewart - A 90-Minute Entertainer Biography. With one of the longest IMBD pages among living comedians, Jon Stewart is faced with the type of predicament most comedians would kill for - Poor Jon just wants to retire, but he keeps getting job offers! Jon Stewart has lived a hundred lives in the entertainment industry, and this biography proves why, time and time again, Jon Stewart is the original master of political satire.! How Jon Stewart Went from Making Political Jokes to Changing the World is a biography that celebrates the Golden Age Job Stewart of The Daily Show era. Comedian, writer, producer, director, political commentator, actor, and television host Jon Stewart has outlived most comedians in the entertainment business The most hilarious & inspirational Jon Stewart quotes of all time. His many successes and failures in his professional & personal life. The inspiration behind "Moments of Zen" and how it accidently became their nightly closer.. An exclusive sneak peek at Jon Stewart's newest project Much more! With Jon Stewart's return to satirical current affairs in a new show in 2022, there has never been a better time than now to catch up on everything Jon Stewart has been up to after his departure from the Daily Show in 2015.