Comedy off course : the changing faces of political satire in Flanders and the Netherlands

Abstract: Today’s mediated public sphere is increasingly characterized by a proliferation of political satire formats, supported by the growing acknowledgement that humour can enact political work and contribute effectively to public debate. This doctoral dissertation explores the societal role of political satire within contemporary media landscapes in Flanders and the Netherlands by (i) examining the evolving roles and self-perceptions of professional satirists, and (ii) interrogating the evolution of satirical critique against the backdrop of shifting socio-political contexts. These questio... Mehr ...