Chic Ironic Bitterness

by R. Jay Magill Jr.

A brilliant and timely reflection on irony in contemporary American culture

"This book is a powerful and persuasive defense of sophisticated irony and subtle humor that contributes to the possibility of a genuine civic trust and democratic life. R. Jay Magill deserves our congratulations for a superb job!"

--Cornel West, University Professor, Princeton University

"A well-written, well-argued assessment of the importance...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0472116215
• ISBN13: 9780472116218
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: University of Michigan Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 8.7"