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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Comedy and Critical Thought: Laughter as Resistance (Experiments/On the Political)

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Throughout history, comedians and clowns have enjoyed a certain freedom to speak frankly often denied to others in hegemonic systems. More recently, professional comedians have developed platforms of comic license from which to critique the traditional political establishment and have managed to play an important role in interrogating and mediating the processes of politics in contemporary society. This collection will examine the questions that arise when of comedy and critique intersect by bringing together both critical theorists and comedy scholars with a view to exploring the nature of comedy, its potential role in critical theory and the forms it can take as a practice of resistance. Review This rich, varied collection opens up new ways of thinking about the critical force of humour. Situated at a surprising place where theory and philosophy, politics and comedy, critique and resistance all meet, it combines sophisticated conceptual reflections with insightful case-studies drawn from stand-up, cartoons, performance art, literature and more. Fascinating, intriguing, and amusing it sets an agenda for activist theorists and practitioners across the disciplines.--Alan Finlayson, Professor of Political and Social Theory, University of East Anglia This fascinating book draws on current and recent critical theories to frame and contextualise individual chapters on - amongst others - satire, stand-up, cartoons, slapstick and the visual arts. The theories are clearly explained, often emphasising the playful uses of humour and comedy as a critical tool. Reading it has opened up new avenues in my own thinking about comedy.--Dr. Richard Cuming, Clown Advisor and Senior Lecturer in Performing Arts, University of Winchester About the Author Fred Francis is an Assistant Lecturer in English, University of Kent. Krista Bonello Rutter Giappone is the Associate Lecturer in English and Drama, University of Malta

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Brand: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 178660406X
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 16 March 2018
Listed Since: 27 June 2017

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