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 analysis of British comedy preferences through extensive surveys and interviews conducted at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It delves into the types of comedy that resonate with audiences, revealing insights into their sense of humor and how these tastes influence social interactions. Additionally, it examines the interplay between comedy preferences and factors such as social class, gender, ethnicity, and geographical location, providing a comprehensive understanding of the cultural dynamics at play in comedic appreciation.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Einband: Hardcover