by Nathan Miczo (Author)
This book critiques the superiority theory of disparagement humor, rooted in Hobbes's definition of laughter. Nathan Miczo offers the agōn (Greek for contest) as a metaphor to demonstrate how within- and between-group dynamics shape the creation and reception of disparagement humor.
Author Biography
Nathan Miczo is professor of communication in the Department of Communication at Western Illinois University.
Number of Pages: 186
Dimensions: 0.56 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: September 07, 2022