In this wonderful exploration of the meaning of laughter, Barry Sanders queries its uses from the ancient Hebrews to Lenny Bruce, turning up evidence of its age-old power to subvert authority and give voice to the voiceless.
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In this wonderful exploration of the meaning of laughter, Barry Sanders queries its uses from the ancient Hebrews to Lenny Bruce, turning up evidence of its age-old power to subvert authority and give voice to the voiceless.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN: 9780807062043.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Very Good. Very Good Dust Jacket. 1st printing, with complete number line. NOT ex-library. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; DJ unclipped; text clean; shelfwear very minor. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Very Good in As New jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7; Type: Hardback First Printing. Hardcover Book in Near Fine Condition with a Jacket As New. Mylar jacket cover. Bound in black cloth over spine with orange stamped titles, lavender boards, clean and unmarked, with lower edges of board and spine heel lightly rubbed. Pages clean, no markings, no creases. Binding is tight, solid and square. As new Jacket is bright orange and lavender "Sudden Glory" records the changes in attitudes toward laughter from the ancient world down to the present, with specific emphasis on cultural shifts from the late Middle Ages through the end of the 18th century, when deviants and derelicts laughed freely. 328 pages with bibliography and index. 5.75 x 9.25 inches. Beacon Press, Boston, 1995. WIT, HUMOR, LAUGHTER AND THE HISTORY OF.
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Very GOOD in VERY GOOD jacket. Size: 6x1x9; The subtitle is actually: "Laughter as Subversive History" not a Brief History. Unmarked hardcover in unclipped jacket. Full number line on copyright page.
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Very Good Condition. The books text has some minor markings. Minor shelf and corner wear. Binding is still in good condition. Sharpie mark on the back of the books cover. Light scuffing to the books cover. 328 pp. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Humour; History. ISBN: 0807062057. ISBN/EAN: 9780807062050. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561007747.
