Seriously funny : disability and the paradoxical power of humor /

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Exploring a paradox, Shawn Bingham and Sara Green show how humor has been used both to challenge traditional views of disability and to reinforce negative stereotypes and social inequalities. Seriously Funny ranges from ancient Greek dramas to medieval court jesters to contemporary comedy, from stag...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Bingham, Shawn Chandler, 1976- (Autor), Green, Sara E. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Boulder, Colorado : Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc., [2016]
Colección:Disability in society.
Temas:
Sociology of disability.
Disabilities > Humor.
Wit and humor > Social aspects.
Handicap > Aspect sociologique.
Handicap > Humour.
Humour > Aspect social.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Discrimination & Race Relations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Minority Studies.
Disabilities
Sociology of disability
Wit and humor > Social aspects
Humor
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Exploring a paradox, Shawn Bingham and Sara Green show how humor has been used both to challenge traditional views of disability and to reinforce negative stereotypes and social inequalities. Seriously Funny ranges from ancient Greek dramas to medieval court jesters to contemporary comedy, from stage performances to the experiences of daily life. Rich with insights into issues of identity and social stratification, it offers an eye-opening perspective on attitudes toward disability across the ages.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781626375659
1626375658

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