Davies, Christie

Jokes and Targets

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ISBN 13:
9780253223029
author:
Davies, Christie
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Indiana University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2011
Pages:
328
Dimensions:
152 mm X 229 mm
Genre:
Social Sciences, Popular Culture
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£20.40

Description

Jokes and Targets explores the fascinating world of jokes about familiar targets such as rural people, Jewish spouses, used car salesmen, and blonde women. Christie Davies delves into the social and historical origins of these jokes, revealing why certain types of humor thrive in specific contexts. Davies examines the role of politics in shaping joke-telling, from the Soviet Union to modern-day Europe, and how cultural differences influence what topics are considered funny. This insightful study provides a detailed look at the everyday jokes that make up an important part of our conversation. With its wide-ranging approach, Jokes and Targets offers a nuanced understanding of humor and its place in society.

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