Laughter Humor and the Un making of Gender

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Laughter Humor and the Un making of Gender

Author	: A. Foka
File Size	: 49,5 Mb
Publisher	: Springer
Language	: English
Release Date	: 06 May 2015
ISBN	: 9781137463654
Pages	: 256 pages

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Laughter Humor and the Un making of Gender by A. Foka Book PDF Summary

Humor is the tendency of particular cognitive experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement. Throughout history, it has played a crucial role in defining gender roles and identities. This collection offers an in-depth thematic examination of this relationship between humor and gender, spanning a variety of historical and cultural backdrops.

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