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A Cultural History of Laughter

A Cultural History of Laughter

by Abílio Almeida
Title:
A Cultural History of Laughter
Author:
Abílio Almeida
Series (if any):
Morality, Society and Culture
Format:
Hardback
Number of pages:
102 pages, 2 Halftones, black and white; 2 Illustrations, black and white
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
ISBN-13:
9781032671338
EAN:
9781032671338
Classifications:
Literature: history and criticism
Weight (g):
392
Dimensions (mm):
223 x 142 x 14
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£69.59
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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.

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