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Laughter, Humor, and the (Un)Making of Gender: Historical and Cultural Perspectives (Hardcover)

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By A. Foka (Editor), J. Liliequist (Editor)
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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.

Product Details
ISBN: 9781137473301
ISBN-10: 1137473304
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Publication Date: May 6th, 2015
Pages: 256
Language: English