Drawn to Extremes: The Use and Abuse of Editorial Cartoons in the United States

by Chris Lamb

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In 2006, a cartoon in a Danish newspaper depicted the Prophet Mohammed wearing a bomb in his turban. The cartoon created an international incident, with offended Muslims attacking Danish embassies and threatening the life of the cartoonist. Editorial cartoons have been called the most extreme form of criticism society will allow, but not all cartoons are tolerated. Unrestricted by journalistic standards of objectivity, editorial cartoonists wield...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:023113066X

ISBN13:9780231130660

Release Date:December 2004

Publisher:Columbia University Press

Length:288 Pages

Weight:1.25 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

Related Subjects

Americas Communication & Journalism Communication & Media Studies Government History Journalism Journalism & Nonfiction Language Arts Media Studies National

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