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Encyclopedia of 20th-Century American Humor

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ISBN-10: 1573562181

ISBN-13: 9781573562188

Edition: 2000

Authors: Don Nilsen, Alleen Pace Nilsen

List price: $108.00
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Who says you can't have a serious reference work on humor? This new resource offers a broad look at humor with more than 100 well-written and entertaining entries. Scholarly in nature, yet enjoyable to read, the Encyclopedia examines several aspects of humor, such as: styles of humor, subjects of comedy, media methods, academic endeavors, humor in society, historical aspects. This volume celebrates a century of twists and turns in American humor. With entries ranging from the vaudeville days of the early twentieth century to the Internet's influence on modern jokes, this resource is a valuable addition to any library.
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Book details

List price: $108.00
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Publication date: 1/20/2000
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 376
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.88" tall
Weight: 1.914
Language: English

Preface
Encyclopedia of 20th-Century American Humor
Bibliography
Index