BOOKS
Davies, Christie.
Ethnic Humor Around the World. A Comparative Analysis.
Bloomington and Indianapolis, Indiana University Press, 1997.
€ 17.50
Bound, cloth with original dustjacket, 404pp., 16x24cm., in good condition (dustjacket with light traces of use, spine with a sticker, paper edges on top a bit foxing, binding and inside book in very good condition). ISBN: 9780253210814.
This book provides an in-depth study of ethnic humor across different cultures, exploring how jokes about national and ethnic groups reflect social attitudes, prejudices, and historical contexts. Christie Davies analyzes recurring patterns in ethnic humor, examining why certain groups are stereotyped in specific ways and how these jokes evolve over time. Through a comparative approach, the book offers valuable insights into the role of humor in shaping cultural identities and social structures.