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Humour and the Performance of Power in South Asia: Anxiety, Laughter and Politics in Unstable Times
Humour and the Performance of Power in South Asia: Anxiety, Laughter and Politics in Unstable Times
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This book explores the role and politics of humor and the performance of power in South Asia, drawing from essays in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It discusses historical and contemporary themes such as dance-drama performances, caste and stand-up comedy, cartoon narratives, civic participation through social media memes, media, politics, and humorous public, and the influence of humor and satire as political commentaries. The volume explores the impact of humor in folklore, ritual performances, media and journalism, and online technologies.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 26 January 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
This book delves into the intricate relationship between humor and power in South Asia, exploring its role and politics in various contexts. It examines how humor manifests when lived political circumstances experience ruptures or instability, and whether it can be considered a specific narrative on the nature of democracy in the region. Drawing from essays from India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, the volume discusses a range of crucial historical and contemporary themes, including dance-drama performances in northern India, caste and stand-up comedy in India, cartoon narratives of citizens' anxieties, civic participation through social media memes in Sri Lanka, media, politics, and humorous public in Bangladesh, the politics of performance in India, and the influence of humor and satire as political commentaries. The volume also explores the impact of humor in South Asian folklore, ritual performances, media and journalism, and online technologies.
This topical and interdisciplinary book is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers in cultural studies, political science, sociology, social anthropology, media and communication studies, theatre and performance studies, and South Asian studies. It offers insightful perspectives on the complex dynamics between humor and power in the region, shedding light on the ways in which it shapes social, political, and cultural landscapes.
Weight: 328g
Dimension: 154 x 233 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367564018
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