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This work explores the concept of humour in history and modern society in the United States and internationally. Its scope encompasses the humour of children, adults, and even nonhuman primates throughout the ages, from crude jokes and simple slapstick to sophisticated word play and ironic parody an...

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Other Authors: Attardo, Salvatore, 1962- (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Thousand Oaks, California : SAGE Publications, 2014.
Subjects:
Wit and humor > Psychological aspects > History > Encyclopedias.
Wit and humor > History and criticism > Encyclopedias.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This work explores the concept of humour in history and modern society in the United States and internationally. Its scope encompasses the humour of children, adults, and even nonhuman primates throughout the ages, from crude jokes and simple slapstick to sophisticated word play and ironic parody and satire. As an academic social history, it includes the perspectives of a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, child development, social psychology, life style history, communication, and entertainment media.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Audience:Specialized.
ISBN:9781483346182 (ebook) :