Women comedians in the digital age : media work and critical reputations after Trump /

This book offers a thorough examination of digital work by women comedians in the United States, exploring their use of digital media to perform jokes, engage with fans, remake their reputations and become political activists. This book argues that despite its many adverse effects, digital work is c...

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Main Author: Symons, Alex (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, [2023].
Series:Routledge research in cultural and media studies.
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