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| Genre/Form: | Encyclopedias Encyclopédies |
|---|---|
| Document Type: | Book |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Alleen Pace Nilsen; Don Lee Fred Nilsen |
| ISBN: | 1573562181 9781573562188 |
| OCLC Number: | 42428654 |
| Description: | ix, 360 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. |
| Other Titles: | Encyclopedia of twentieth century American humor |
| Responsibility: | Alleen Pace Nilsen and Don L.F. Nilsen. |
Abstract:
This title gives an overview of humour and comedy in American society. With over 100 entries describing types of humour and covering topics such as bloopers, it also discusses legal issues related to sexual harassment, freedom of speech, and the protection of intellectual property rights.
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"An accessible writing style and well-chosen examples made pre-publication reviewers smile and even laugh out loud....The book is concise enough to be read cover-to-cover or used as a textbook for humor-related courses in the performance ats or in literary or cultural studies. [I]ts organization also makes it ideal for research in specific areas."-The Midwest Radio Theatre Workshop Journal Read more...
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