{"product_id":"humour-and-politics-in-africa-beyond-resistance-9781529219715","title":"Humour and Politics in Africa: Beyond Resistance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book provides a valuable contribution to humour theory by developing a Global South perspective. It examines the relationship between humor and politics in Africa and argues that humor is more than just symbolic. It investigates the 'political work that humor does and explores the complex entanglements in which the politics, practices, and performances of humor are located. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 186 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 27 March 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bristol University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnalyses of humor often overlook examples and practices from beyond the Global North, with limited consideration for the diverse perspectives and traditions found in other regions. This book makes a significant contribution to humor theory by offering a Global South perspective. Spanning the entire continent, the book delves into the intricate relationship between humor and politics in Africa. It examines the contextual factors that shape the production and reception of humor in African societies, arguing that humor goes beyond mere symbolism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtending beyond the notion of humor as a form of resistance, the book investigates the \"political work\" that humor performs and explores the complex web of interconnections in which politics, practices, and performances of humor are situated. By adopting a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, the book sheds light on the rich and diverse humor traditions found across the Global South, challenging prevailing narratives and promoting a more inclusive understanding of humor's role in society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 203 x 127 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781529219715\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DanielHammett,Laura S.Martin,IzuuNwankwo","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44158267982074,"sku":"9781529219715","price":40.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1680863682374_book.jpg?v=1680896070","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/humour-and-politics-in-africa-beyond-resistance-9781529219715","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}