Seriously Funny: Disability & the Paradoxical Power of Humor (Disability in Society) - Hardcover

Chandler Bingham, Shawn; Green, Sara E

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1626375208 ISBN 13: 9781626375208

Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2016

Synopsis

Exploring a paradox, Shawn Bingham and Sara Green show how humor has been used both to challenge traditional views of disability and to reinforce negative stereotypes and social inequalities.

Seriously Funny ranges from ancient Greek dramas to medieval court jesters to contemporary comedy, from stage performances to the experiences of daily life. Rich with insights into issues of identity and social stratification, it offers an eye-opening perspective on attitudes toward disability across the ages.

About this title

About the Author

Shawn Chandler Bingham is assistant professor of sociology at the University of South Florida, USA.

Sara E. Green is associate professor of sociology at the University of South Florida, USA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1626375208
• ISBN 13: 9781626375208
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 200