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The Trouble With Jokes: Humour and Offensiveness in Contemporary Culture and Politics - Couverture rigide

Butler, Nick

 
9781529232523: The Trouble With Jokes: Humour and Offensiveness in Contemporary Culture and Politics
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 152923252X ISBN 13 : 9781529232523
Editeur : Bristol University Press, 2023

Synopsis

We're accustomed to seeing humour as a diversion from the serious side of life, but humour also permeates some of the most troubling political developments in recent years. From the resurgence of white nationalism to the erosion of democratic norms, jokes force-feed us objectionable ideologies while we gasp and splutter at all the side-splitting shenanigans.

This book explores the relationship between humour and offensiveness in contemporary society. Drawing on examples from philosophical thinkers and popular culture, it invites readers to consider the dark side of humour.

Weaving together cultural analysis, political discussion and philosophical reflection, the book provides an antidote to positive thinking about laughter and a roadmap for navigating different types of offensive humour.

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À propos de l'auteur

Nick Butler is Associate Professor of Organization Studies at Stockholm University, Sweden.

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Éditeur
Bristol University Press
Date d'édition
2023
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
152923252X
ISBN 13 
9781529232523
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
186
Coordonnées du fabricant
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