Laughter, Humor, and the (Un)making of Gender
Historical and Cultural Perspectives
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies, History
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781137463654 | |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan US | Publication: | May 6, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781137463654 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan US |
| Publication: | May 6, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
Humor is the tendency of particular cognitive experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement. Throughout history, it has played a crucial role in defining gender roles and identities. This collection offers an in-depth thematic examination of this relationship between humor and gender, spanning a variety of historical and cultural backdrops.
Humor is the tendency of particular cognitive experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement. Throughout history, it has played a crucial role in defining gender roles and identities. This collection offers an in-depth thematic examination of this relationship between humor and gender, spanning a variety of historical and cultural backdrops.
