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The book explores the significant historical period shaped by Soviet Russia and Red China, highlighting the role of humor in critiquing political regimes led by figures like Stalin and Mao. It showcases a collection of jokes originating from both the West and within Communist societies, reflecting on themes such as political oppression, cultural expressions, and the everyday experiences of people under Communist rule. This unique perspective illustrates how humor served as a form of resistance and commentary during a time of widespread repression.
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Red Humor, Raphael Israeli
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Red Humor
- Subtitle
- Hammer and Sickle Jokes
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Raphael Israeli
- Publisher
- Strategic Book Publishing
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 340
- ISBN13
- 9781952269035
- Category
- Humor, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The book explores the significant historical period shaped by Soviet Russia and Red China, highlighting the role of humor in critiquing political regimes led by figures like Stalin and Mao. It showcases a collection of jokes originating from both the West and within Communist societies, reflecting on themes such as political oppression, cultural expressions, and the everyday experiences of people under Communist rule. This unique perspective illustrates how humor served as a form of resistance and commentary during a time of widespread repression.