The Comedy of David Chappelle: Critical Essays

'Best known for his short-lived Comedy Central program Chappelle's Show, Dave Chappelle is regarded as one of today's most culturally significant comedians. This book assembles 13 essays that examine motifs common in Chappelle's comedy, including technology and digital culture; race, gender, and ethnicity; economics and politics; music, television, film, and performance; and memory, language, and identity'--Provided by publisher.