Humorous Political Stunts
Published on 9. May 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
606 pages
978-91-88061-01-0 (ISBN)
Description
A group of anti-conscription activists break into a prison, demanding to be jailed together with their friend already locked up because of his beliefs. Clowns from the rebel clown army mimic police sent to control political protests. Visiting Santas hand out presents taken from shop shelves without the approval of the shopping centre management. These are examples of humorous political stunts - public actions, hoaxes and happenings that confront systems of power. This book contains many amusing stories of such stunts, showing the boldness and creativity of the activists. Interviews and documents are used to show how humour can facilitate outreach, mobilisation and a culture of resistance. Humorous Political Stunts combines insights from the fields of nonviolence and humour studies and makes theoretical contributions to each area.
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
772 gr
ISBN-13
978-91-88061-01-0 (9789188061010)
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Person
Majken Jul Sørensen is an associate professor of social science at Østfold University College and Karlstad University. She has written a number of books and academic articles about humour, political activism, nonviolent action and constructive resistance at the intersection between sociology and peace studies. Previously she was active in the international pacifist organisation War Resisters' International and its affiliates Aldrig Mere Krig and Ofog. At the moment her contribution to the peace movement is to write and keep dreams alive.