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The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction
Author: Writers of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart

Book Information

Publisher: Warner Books
Book Type: Hardcover

Rating:

216

ISBN-13: 9780446532686 - ISBN-10: 0446532681
Publication Date: 9/2004
Pages: 240

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Other Versions of this Book: Audio CD (Abridged)

Book Description:

Jon Stewart, host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning The Daily Show, and his coterie of patriots, deliver a hilarious look at American government.

American-style democracy is the world's most beloved form of government, which explains why so many other nations are eager for us to impose it on them. But what is American democracy? In AMERICA (THE BOOK), Jon Stewart and The Daily Show writing staff offer their insights into our 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. Topics include: Ancient Rome: The First Republicans; The Founding Fathers: Young, Gifted, and White; The Media: Can it Be Stopped?; and more!

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Tagscomedy

Genres:

Entertainment >> Humor >> Satire, General
Entertainment >> Humor >> Political
Entertainment >> Humor >> General

Top Member Book Reviews

Reggie S. wrote on 7/31/2006...

5 member(s) found this review helpful.

Absolutly Hilarious! Warning!: Not for those offended by a complete send up of American politics!

Damaris D. (Erinyes) wrote on 5/7/2008...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

It slices, it dices! So how much would you pay? But don't answer because wait, there's MORE!

Uhs. Sorry. Wrong review. My bad.

This book is exactly like the show. Except I can take it into my bathroom and have a nice look without all the wires and risk of electrocution. It really is like reading the history of the country in a way that both informs you and makes you giggle like a girl in the tub without the fear of electrocution.

Also I can guarantee it's the most informative book about American Democracy Inaction that has the all nude Supreme Court review! Don't worry though, their clothes are conviently placed on the next page. For modesty's sake i'm sure.

So all in all I give it a good five thumbs up.

M.M. S. (TheBookWife) wrote on 7/20/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Best. Book. Ever.

Lynne G. (whitepny) wrote on 3/17/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

"A Citizens Guide to Democracy Inaction"!!! If you like Jon Stewart you'll love his book.

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Karen H. (KarenILMom) wrote on 12/20/2008...

Very funny satire of the history of our democracy. I would have rated it higher except for the textbook style, which I didn't care for. It was also very crude in spots, and absolutely nothing is sacred including the founders of our country. It was very funny but did bother me a little. Overall, it was pretty entertaining.