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      The Trouble with Jokes: Humour and Offensiveness in Contemporary Culture and Politics

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      Exploring the relationship between humour and offensiveness, this book delves into offensive jokes, their impact, and the dark side of laughter. It blends cultural analysis, politics, and philosophy to offer an antidote to positive thinking and guide readers through offensive ...

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      Product ID:9781529232523
      Product Form:Hardback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:The Trouble with Jokes
      Subtitle:Humour and Offensiveness in Contemporary Culture and Politics
      Authors:Author: Nick Butler
      Page Count:186
      Subjects:Social discrimination and social justice, Social discrimination & inequality, Social attitudes, Sociology, Political campaigning and advertising, Pressure groups, protest movements and non-violent action, Humour, Political correctness, Sociology, Political campaigning & advertising, Political subversion, Humour
      Description:Select Guide Rating
      Exploring the relationship between humour and offensiveness, this book delves into offensive jokes, their impact, and the dark side of laughter. It blends cultural analysis, politics, and philosophy to offer an antidote to positive thinking and guide readers through offensive humour.
      Imprint Name:Bristol University Press
      Publisher Name:Bristol University Press
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2023-12-18

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      Weight436 g
      Dimensions161 × 241 × 17 mm