Humour and Laughter in History : Transcultural Perspectives
Cheauré, Elisabeth
Humour and Laughter in History : Transcultural Perspectives - Bielefeld, Germany transcript Verlag 20141015
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Humour can be used as a »weapon« or as a means of coping with problematic historical events, especially in times of war and crisis. The book presents examples from different cultures (Russia, Europe, USA), from different historical epochs (from the Napoleonic era up to the current time) and from different medias (caricature, journalism, film). By looking at the individual cases it becomes possible to recognize some general structural patterns and to gain a deeper insight into the »functioning« of humour and laughter.
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Social & cultural history
History History Humour War Caricature Film Transculture Cultural History Memory Culture Cultural Studies
Humour and Laughter in History : Transcultural Perspectives - Bielefeld, Germany transcript Verlag 20141015
Open Access
Humour can be used as a »weapon« or as a means of coping with problematic historical events, especially in times of war and crisis. The book presents examples from different cultures (Russia, Europe, USA), from different historical epochs (from the Napoleonic era up to the current time) and from different medias (caricature, journalism, film). By looking at the individual cases it becomes possible to recognize some general structural patterns and to gain a deeper insight into the »functioning« of humour and laughter.
Creative Commons
English
/dx.doi.org/10.14361/transcript.9783839428580 9783839428580
http://dx.doi.org/10.14361/transcript.9783839428580 doi
Social & cultural history
History History Humour War Caricature Film Transculture Cultural History Memory Culture Cultural Studies