Jews and Humor - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1557535973 ISBN 13 : 9781557535979

Editeur : Purdue University Press, 2011

Synopsis

Jews and humor is, for most people, a natural and felicitous collocation. In spite of, or perhaps because of, a history of crises and living on the edge, Jews have often created or resorted to humor. But what is humor? And what makes certain types, instances, or performances of humor "Jewish"? These are among the myriad queries addressed by the fourteen authors whose essays are collected in this volume. And, thankfully, their observations, always apt and often witty, are expressed with a lightness of style and a depth of analysis that are appropriate to the many topics they cover. The scholars who contributed to this collection allow readers both to discern the common features that make up "Jewish humor" and to delight in the individualism and eccentricities of the many figures whose lives and accomplishments are narrated here. Because these essays are written in a clear, jargon-free style, they will appeal to everyone--even those who don't usually crack a smile!

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Leonard J. Greenspoon holds the Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization at Creighton University, where he also is a professor of Classical and Near Eastern Studies and of theology. Prior to his tenure at Creighton, Greenspoon was a professor of religion at Clemson University. As well as editing the Studies in Jewish Civilization series, Greenspoon has coedited another four volumes and written four monographs. A prolific author, he has written over two hundred and fifty journal articles, book chapters, and major encyclopedia entries. He has made public and scholarly presentations throughout the United States and Canada as well as in Israel and many European countries. His major research interests center on Bible translations (especially Jewish versions) and religion in popular culture.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Purdue University Press
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1557535973
• ISBN 13: 9781557535979
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 236
• Éditeur: Greenspoon Leonard
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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