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 other fields of knowledge.

Sommario

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

Info autore

Abílio Almeida is a researcher at the Centre for Communication and Society Studies (CECS), Universidade of Minho, Portugal.

Riassunto

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Abílio Almeida, Abilio (University of Minho Almeida
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 31.07.2024
• EAN: 9781032671338
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3267133-8
• Pagine: 102
• Serie: Morality, Society and Culture
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Scienze linguistiche e letterarie > Letteratura generale e comparata; Cultural Studies, PHILOSOPHY / Social, PHILOSOPHY / Political, LITERARY CRITICISM / Semiotics & Theory, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Social & political philosophy, social and political philosophy, Social and cultural history, Literary theory