Beyond a Joke - The Limits of Humour (Paperback)

Humour is pervasive in contemporary culture, and is generally celebrated as a public good. Yet there are times when it is felt to produce intolerance, misunderstanding or even hatred. This book brings together, for the first time, contributions that consider the ethics as well as the aesthetics of humour. The book focuses on the abuses and limits of humour, some of which excite considerable social tension and controversy. Beyond a Joke is an exciting intervention, full of challenging questions and issues.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2005
First published:	2005
Editors:	S. Lockyer • M. Pickering
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	212
ISBN-13:	978-0-230-59450-0
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Media studies Books > Sport & Leisure > Humour > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > Popular culture Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > General
LSN:	0-230-59450-6
Barcode:	9780230594500

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