A cultural history of laughter:

This book explores the social history of laughter in the West, from classical antiquity to the present day. A broad, historical study of the physical and emotional aspects of laughter, as well as its social role, this book will appeal to scholars of sociology, history and cultural studies, among oth...

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1. Verfasser: Almeida, Abílio (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London ; New York Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2025
Schriftenreihe:Morality, society and culture
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Zusammenfassung:This book explores the social history of laughter in the West, from classical antiquity to the present day. A broad, historical study of the physical and emotional aspects of laughter, as well as its social role, this book will appeal to scholars of sociology, history and cultural studies, among other fields of knowledge
Beschreibung:Introduction Part 1: Laughter and Thought: A Conflict Between the "Faces of Power" 1. Laughter in the Old World: How Laughter Became a Sin 2. Laughter in the Modern World: How Laughter Became the Symbol of Happiness Part 2: Laughter and Society: An Analysis from the Outside In 3. Laughter in Different Social Atmospheres: The Multiple Meanings of Laughter in Different Emotional Climates 4. Laughter in the Progress of Media and Technology Conclusion: To (Not) Conclude Appendix: Supplementary Topics Index
Aus der Danksagung: "This book is adapted from the volume 'História do Riso' published in Portugal in October 2022."
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (xiii, 101 Seiten) Illustrationen
ISBN:9781003463894
DOI:10.4324/9781003463894

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