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The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction [Hardcover]

Jon Stewart (Author), The Writers of The Daily Show (Author)
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    Cheeky, irreverent and playfully ingenuous, this abbreviated history of democracy is everything one would expect from the writers of Comedy Central's fake news program, which recently (and somewhat scandalously) won the Television Critics Association's award for outstanding news and public affairs series. The book is laid out like a textbook, with "Discussion Questions" ("Why do you think the Framers made the Constitution so soul-crushingly boring?"), "Classroom Activities" ("Using felt and yarn, make a hand puppet of Clarence Thomas. Ta-da! You're Antonin Scalia!") and plenty of amusing graphics, including a board game that resembles the game Life but which follows a presidential term: "Optimistic press release on economy ineffective. Spin again." No one evades the authors' scrutiny, not even the Pilgrims, who came to America "to escape religious persecution... create a society where they could worship as they pleased and one day, God willing, even do some persecuting of their own." The media fares the worst, however. An entire chapter is devoted to telling the "inspirational" story of how the media "transformed itself from a mere public necessity into an entertaining profit center for ever-expanding corporate empires." But if this and other criticisms kindle a few unpatriotic feelings, a section describing how worse off the rest of the world is should buoy spirits. From its dedication ("To the huddled masses—Keep yearnin'!") to its final chapter, which lampoons the 2004 presidential candidates, this humorous sendup of American politics never fails to entertain, poke fun and provoke thought.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Civics as I wish it was, Sep 14 2008
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    Jack Blatant (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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    This review is from: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction (Hardcover)
    As a teacher, I've read more than my fair share of civics books, and I could only wish that this one was on some curriculum, somewhere. A fantastic satire, which only becomes richer with the reader's depth of knowledge about American history and politics.

    The wit is biting, the references deeply funny, and sometimes it's the silliest stuff that made me laugh: at the bottom of the poster/flow chart on American politics appears the tiny line, "Many Bothans died for this information." For those who catch the reference, absolutely outstanding. For those who catch the reference and don't know why they should consider it funny, not the book for you!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is about a laugh a minute, Jun 1 2007
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    J. Tupone (Saskatchewan) - See all my reviews
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    This review is from: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America (The Book) Teacher's Edition: A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction (Paperback)
    This book is a riot for anyone who enjoys satire and/or politics. Don't let your kids read it though as it's totally unsuitable for children or anyone who finds vulgarity too taboo. If you like crass, witty humour, this is a definite read.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious history lesson, Dec 30 2006
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    Coach C (Canada) - See all my reviews
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    This review is from: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction (Hardcover)
    This book will have you howling with laughter. Well written satire on the history of American politics, even several jabs at the neighbors to the north in Canada. Stewart's comical genius is evident in the book.

    Can easily be read more than once with all the sidebars and interesting illustrations. A great book overall.
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