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Exploring the complex relationship between humour and social dynamics, the author challenges the notion that laughter is inherently positive. Through a compelling social theory, the book emphasizes the role of ridicule in various cultures as a tool for maintaining societal norms and conventions. It invites readers to reconsider the implications of humour in social interactions, suggesting that it can serve as both a unifying and disciplinary force within communities.
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Laughter and Ridicule, Michael Billig
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Laughter and Ridicule
- Subtitle
- Towards a Social Critique of Humour
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Billig
- Publisher
- Sage Publications, Inc.
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9781412902502
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- Exploring the complex relationship between humour and social dynamics, the author challenges the notion that laughter is inherently positive. Through a compelling social theory, the book emphasizes the role of ridicule in various cultures as a tool for maintaining societal norms and conventions. It invites readers to reconsider the implications of humour in social interactions, suggesting that it can serve as both a unifying and disciplinary force within communities.