Disparagement humor in social life : competition vs. subjugation /

This book critiques the superiority theory of disparagement humor, rooted in Hobbes's definition of laughter. Nathan Miczo offers the agōn (Greek for contest) as a metaphor to demonstrate how within and between group dynamics shape the creation and reception of disparagement humor.

Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Miczo, Nathan, 1970- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2022].
Subjects:	Ridicule > Social aspects. Joking > Social aspects. Wit and humor > Social aspects. Interpersonal communication. Social groups. Conversation analysis.