Author Description
Cartoons offer a satiric look at President Reagan's reelection campaign, advertising, late night radio talk shows, the California life style, vigilantism, the homeless, modern fathers and USA for Africa
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This collection investigates the cultural and political landscape of mid-1980s America through the lens of biting social satire. Garry Trudeau, a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, utilizes his long-running comic strip format to dissect the contradictions of the Reagan era. The work serves as a critical archive of the period, applying a humorous framework to serious societal shifts in politics, media, and domestic life.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Satirical commentary on the 1984 presidential election cycle
- Critiques of contemporary advertising and media consumption
- Observations on the rise of late-night radio talk shows
- Depictions of the California lifestyle and social vigilantism
- Commentary on homelessness and the USA for Africa charity movement
Scope Limits
- The work does not provide comprehensive historical analysis or academic data sets
- It focuses primarily on the specific cultural zeitgeist of the mid-1980s rather than long-term political outcomes
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Critics and readers frequently identify this collection as a significant artifact of 1980s political satire. Experts note that Trudeau's work remains a foundational example of how the comic strip medium can effectively engage with complex national issues.
Page Count:
128
Publication Date:
1985-01-01
Publisher:
Owl/Henry Holt And Company
ISBN-10:
0030056276
ISBN-13:
9780030056277
Humor
Social Commentary
Humor
Graphic Novels
Comics
Comic Strips
Humor & Entertainment