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The book explores the evolution of comedy from a unifying force that fosters friendship and solidarity to a source of tension and division in contemporary society. It argues that the rise of edgy humor and identity politics has led to a culture where jokes provoke anxiety and cultural warfare, undermining the universal spirit of comedy. By addressing issues like censorship and progressivism, the author emphasizes the need to reclaim comedy's role in building community and fostering genuine connections among people.
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Post-Comedy, Alfie Bown
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Post-Comedy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alfie Bown
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 158
- ISBN13
- 9781509563388
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- The book explores the evolution of comedy from a unifying force that fosters friendship and solidarity to a source of tension and division in contemporary society. It argues that the rise of edgy humor and identity politics has led to a culture where jokes provoke anxiety and cultural warfare, undermining the universal spirit of comedy. By addressing issues like censorship and progressivism, the author emphasizes the need to reclaim comedy's role in building community and fostering genuine connections among people.