Humorists vs. Religion: Critical Voices from Mark Twain to Neil DeGrasse Tyson

by Iain Ellis

Critical humorists and religion are steeped in a long-standing cultural antagonism. This book recounts the dramatic skirmishes between religion--its dogma and edicts, political manifestations, and the nature of faith--and the satire, parody, jokes and hyperbole of popular wits. The writings of Twain, Vonnegut, Mencken and Hitchens are included, along with the films of Monty Python, the cartoons of Charlie Hebdo, the animated television...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476675600
• ISBN13: 9781476675602
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 267 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher