Beyond a Joke: The Limits of Humour by S. Lockyer (English) Paperback Book

Description: Beyond a Joke by S. Lockyer, M. Pickering Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Humour is pervasive in contemporary culture, and is generally celebrated as a public good. This book brings together, for the first time, contributions that consider the ethics as well as the aesthetics of humour. The book focuses on the abuses and limits of humour, some of which excite considerable social tension and controversy. Publisher Description Humour is pervasive in contemporary culture, and is generally celebrated as a public good. Yet there are times when it is felt to produce intolerance, misunderstanding or even hatred. This book brings together, for the first time, contributions that consider the ethics as well as the aesthetics of humour. The book focuses on the abuses and limits of humour, some of which excite considerable social tension and controversy. Beyond a Joke is an exciting intervention, full of challenging questions and issues. Author Biography MICHAEL BILLIG Professor of Social Sciences, Loughborough University, UKDEBORAH CHAMBERS Reader in the Sociology of Culture and Communication, Nottingham Trent University, UKFRANCES GRAY Senior Lecturer in Drama, Sheffield University, UKDENNIS HOWITT Reader in Applied Psychology, Loughborough University, UKJOHN MORREALL Professor of Religious Studies at the College of William and Mary, USA and President of Humorworks Seminars KWAME OWUSU-BEMPAH Reader in Psychology, Leicester University, School of Social Work, UKJERRY PALMER Professor of Communications, London Metropolitan University and Visiting Professor in the Sociology Department, City University, UKKEN WILLIS English teacher currently working in Liverpool, UK Details ISBN 0230594506 ISBN-13 9780230594500 Title Beyond a Joke Author S. Lockyer, M. Pickering Format Paperback Year 2005 Pages 212 Publisher Palgrave Macmillan GE_Item_ID:140407920; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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