Book review. Milner Davis, Jessica (ed.) (2017). Satire and Politics: The Interplay of Heritage and Practice. London: Palgrave Macmillan.

Book review. Milner Davis, Jessica (ed.) (2017). Satire and Politics: The Interplay of Heritage and Practice. London: Palgrave Macmillan.

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Satire and Politics: The Interplay of Heritage and Practice, edited by Jessica Milner Davis, explores the multifaceted connections between satire and politics in the Anglosphere, with a particular focus on Australasia.Its nine chapters present research in literary and cultural history, visual and media studies as well as g5210t-p90 quantitative research on the impact of satire and broader reflections on satire.With topics ranging from the representation of the larrikin in political cartooning to the political co-option of satire, Satire tenga flip orb and Politics is a well-rounded collection that I strongly recommend.At once timely and rooted in history, the volume provides a critical perspective on the current overwhelming presence of satire in multiple media (particularly television satire and political cartoons), while grounding its exploration in historical research.