Description
| Product ID: | 9781032125565 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Engaging with Religion |
| Title: | Religion and Humour |
| Subtitle: | An Introduction |
| Authors: | Author: David Feltmate |
| Page Count: | 104 |
| Subjects: | Religion: general, Religion: general, Popular culture, Media studies, Popular culture, Media studies |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This book is the first volume to introduce the field of religion and humour, exploring their intersection through evaluating existing scholarship and methodologies within the field, arguing for a culturally critical approach to the study. This timely and lively introduction to exploring the intersection of religion and humour evaluates existing scholarship and methodologies within the field, arguing for a culturally critical approach to the study. Hinged on a qualitative sociological framework, this book asks questions about the construction, presentation, and purpose of humour in religious contexts. It is broken down by theoretical approach, with chapters covering:
As the first volume to introduce the field of religion and humour, this engaging book is essential reading for students approaching the topic for the first time, and for anyone with an interest in related fields such as religion and popular culture and humour studies. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2024-05-08 |