Seriously Funny Disability and the Paradoxical Power of Humor |
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| Author:
| Bingham, Shawn Chandler
Green, Sara E. |
| Series title: | Disability in Society Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-62637-520-8 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2016 |
| Publisher: | Lynne Rienner Publishers
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $50.60 |
Book Description:
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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. Rich with insights into issues of identity and social stratification, it offers an eye-opening perspective on attitudes toward disability across the ages.
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. Rich with insights into issues of identity and social stratification, it offers an eye-opening perspective on attitudes toward disability across the ages.