The Languages of Humor HARDBACK 9781350062290

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore the fascinating world of humor with "The Languages of Humor: Verbal, Visual, and Physical Humor." This comprehensive hardcover book delves into the "why" behind laughter, tracing its evolution and its power as a political force. Featuring contributions from global experts, the book dissects verbal, visual, and physical humor, illustrating how they reflect and comment on our reality. Discover how humor has been used to address sensitive topics like the Holocaust and the Soviet Union, and understand its controversial nature in contexts such as Charlie Hebdo. Spanning disciplines from sociology and psychology to literature and education, this research-led volume offers a top-down analysis of humor studies, enriched with over 20 illustrations. Arie Sover's "The Languages of Humor" is an insightful read for anyone interested in the multifaceted nature of comedy and its cultural impact. Summary: Reference & languages book, "The Languages of Humor" by Arie Sover, published in 2018 by Bloomsbury Academic. Features hardcover binding, English language version, and 336 pages. Dimensions: 156 mm width, 234 mm height. Includes "Yes" book illustrations. ISBN: 9781350062290.