Encyclopedia of 20th-Century American Humor
Who says you can't have a serious reference work on humor? This new resource offers a broad look at humor with more than 100 well-written and entertaining entries. Scholarly in nature, yet enjoyable to read, the Encyclopedia examines several aspects of humor, such as: styles of humor, subjects of comedy, media methods, academic endeavors, humor in society, historical aspects.\ This volume celebrates a century of twists and turns in American humor. With entries ranging from the vaudeville days...
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Offers a broa look at humor with more than 100 entertaining entries. Booknews How many people have desperately wanted a reference to contemporary jokes to consult before they went to the party or bar? Alas this is not it. English scholars (Arizona State U.) and leaders in the International Society for Humor Studies offer article-length essays on broad topics within which they provide information about specific writers and performers. Their topics include gender and human, ethnic humor, political correctness, sitcoms, language play, and cartoons. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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\ BooknewsHow many people have desperately wanted a reference to contemporary jokes to consult before they went to the party or bar? Alas this is not it. English scholars (Arizona State U.) and leaders in the International Society for Humor Studies offer article-length essays on broad topics within which they provide information about specific writers and performers. Their topics include gender and human, ethnic humor, political correctness, sitcoms, language play, and cartoons. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
