The Humor Prism in 20th Century American Society

Boskin (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

288 Seiten

1997
Wayne State University Press (Verlag)
978-0-8143-2597-1 (ISBN)

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This text explores to what extent and in what ways American humour in the 20th century reflects history, examining the dynamics and disguised messages behind humour. The author also discusses the cultural and social implications of humour.

Joseph Boskin is a professor of history and African American studies and director of the urban studies and public policy program at Boston University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, and is the author of SAMBO: The Rise and Demise of an American Jester and Into Slavery.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	5.9.2000
Verlagsort	Detroit, MI
Sprache	englisch
Gewicht	373 g
Themenwelt	Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Kulturgeschichte
	Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Sozialgeschichte
	Sozialwissenschaften
ISBN-10	0-8143-2597-1 / 0814325971
ISBN-13	978-0-8143-2597-1 / 9780814325971
Zustand	Neuware