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The Trouble with Jokes: Humour and Offensiveness in Contemporary Culture and Politics
The Trouble with Jokes: Humour and Offensiveness in Contemporary Culture and Politics
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Exploring the relationship between humour and offensiveness, this book delves into offensive jokes, their impact, and the dark side of laughter. It blends cultural analysis, politics, and philosophy to offer an antidote to positive thinking and guide readers through offensive humour.
Format: Hardback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 18 December 2023
Publisher: Bristol University Press
We’re accustomed to seeing humour as a diversion from the serious side of life, but humour also permeates some of the most troubling political developments in recent years. From the resurgence of white nationalism to the erosion of democratic norms, jokes force-feed us objectionable ideologies while we gasp and splutter at all the side-splitting shenanigans.This book explores the relationship between humour and offensiveness in contemporary society. Drawing on examples from philosophical thinkers and popular culture, it invites readers to consider the dark side of humour.Weaving together cultural analysis, political discussion and philosophical reflection, the book provides an antidote to positive thinking about laughter and a roadmap for navigating different types of offensive humour.
Weight: 436g
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529232523
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