Senses of Humor

by Daniel Wickberg

Book Overview

Why do modern Americans believe in something called a sense of humor and how did they come to that belief? Daniel Wickberg traces the cultural history of the concept from its British origins as a way to explore new conceptions of the self and social order in modern America. More than simply the history of an idea, Wickberg's study provides new insights into a peculiarly modern cultural sensibility.The expression "sense of humor" was first coined...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080143078X
• ISBN13: 9780801430787
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Cornell University Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher