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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.
Description
Summary: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.
Physical Description:xi, 173 pages ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-165) and index.
ISBN:9781666901122
1666901121