Encyclopedia of 20th-Century American Humor

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.

• | Author: Don Nilsen
• | Publisher: Greenwood
• | Publication Date: Jan 20, 2000
• | Number of Pages: 376 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 1573562181
• | ISBN-13: 9781573562188