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Encyclopedia of 20th-Century American Humor

Don L.F. Nilsen

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Who says you can't have a serious reference work on humor? This new resource offers a broad look at humor with more than 100 well-written and entertaining entries. Scholarly in nature, yet enjoyable to read, the Encyclopedia examines several aspects of humor, such as: styles of humor, subjects of comedy, media methods, academic endeavors, humor in society, historical aspects.

This volume celebrates a century of twists and turns in American humor. With entries ranging from the vaudeville days of the early twentieth century to the Internet's influence on modern jokes, this resource is a valuable addition to any library.

Language: English

Pages: 376

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Greenwood

Release: January 20, 2000

ISBN: 1573562181

ISBN 13: 9781573562188

Encyclopedia of 20th-Century American Humor

Don L.F. Nilsen

0/5 ( ratings)

Who says you can't have a serious reference work on humor? This new resource offers a broad look at humor with more than 100 well-written and entertaining entries. Scholarly in nature, yet enjoyable to read, the Encyclopedia examines several aspects of humor, such as: styles of humor, subjects of comedy, media methods, academic endeavors, humor in society, historical aspects.

This volume celebrates a century of twists and turns in American humor. With entries ranging from the vaudeville days of the early twentieth century to the Internet's influence on modern jokes, this resource is a valuable addition to any library.

Language: English

Pages: 376

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Greenwood

Release: January 20, 2000

ISBN: 1573562181

ISBN 13: 9781573562188

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