The Trouble with Jokes
Humour and Offensiveness in Contemporary Culture and Politics
1. Auflage
Erschienen am 18. Dezember 2023
186 Seiten
978-1-5292-3253-0 (ISBN)
Beschreibung
We're accustomed to seeing humour as a diversion from the serious side of life, but humour also permeates some of the most troubling political developments in recent years. From the resurgence of white nationalism to the erosion of democratic norms, jokes force-feed us objectionable ideologies while we gasp and splutter at all the side-splitting shenanigans.
This book explores the relationship between humour and offensiveness in contemporary society. Drawing on examples from philosophical thinkers and popular culture, it invites readers to consider the dark side of humour.
Weaving together cultural analysis, political discussion and philosophical reflection, the book provides an antidote to positive thinking about laughter and a roadmap for navigating different types of offensive humour.
This book explores the relationship between humour and offensiveness in contemporary society. Drawing on examples from philosophical thinkers and popular culture, it invites readers to consider the dark side of humour.
Weaving together cultural analysis, political discussion and philosophical reflection, the book provides an antidote to positive thinking about laughter and a roadmap for navigating different types of offensive humour.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
"Butler's provocative work challenges the widespread assumption that humour is naturally a progressive force for good. In doing so, he provides a key frame for understanding the appeal of far-right cultural forces and how we might combat them." Matt Sienkiewicz and Nick Marx, co-authors of That's Not Funny: How the Right Makes Comedy Work for ThemWeitere Details
Auflage
First Edition
Sprache
Englisch
Verlagsort
Bristol
Großbritannien
Zielgruppe
Für Beruf und Forschung
Illustrationen
Not illustrated
Dateigröße
0,94 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-5292-3253-0 (9781529232530)
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Nick Butler is Associate Professor of Organization Studies at Stockholm University, Sweden.
Inhalt
Introduction
1. Content Warning
2. Laugh Track
3. Prankster Diplomacy
4. Evil Clowns
5. Body Double
6. Gender Reveal
Conclusion
1. Content Warning
2. Laugh Track
3. Prankster Diplomacy
4. Evil Clowns
5. Body Double
6. Gender Reveal
Conclusion
