Comedy and Distinction

The Cultural Currency of a 'Good' Sense of Humour

Autor*innen

• Sam Friedman

Parameter

• 228 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Kultur und Gesellschaft

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The book offers an empirical exploration of British comedy preferences, utilizing a large-scale survey and interviews from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It delves into the types of comedy that resonate with audiences, revealing insights into their sense of humor and the role of comedy in social interactions. Additionally, it examines how factors such as social class, gender, ethnicity, and geographical location influence comedic taste, providing a comprehensive understanding of the nuances in humor appreciation.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
• Einband: Paperback