Humorists vs. religion: critical voices from Mark Twain to Neil deGrasse Tyson
"Critical humorists and religion are steeped in a long-standing cultural antagonism. This book recounts the dramatic skirmishes between religion...its dogma and edicts, political manifestations, and the nature of faith...and the satire, parody, jokes and hyperbole of popular wits. Writings, fil...
| Subtitles: | Humorists versus religion |
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| Main Author: | |
| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
| Published: |
Jefferson, North Carolina
McFarland & Company, Inc.
[2018]
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| In: | Year: 2018 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Caricature
/ Humorous stories
/ Film comedy
/ Religion (Motif)
/ Critique of religion
/ History 1850-2015
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| Further subjects: | B
Popular Culture
Religious aspects
B Popular Culture Humor B Wit and humor Religious aspects |
| Summary: | "Critical humorists and religion are steeped in a long-standing cultural antagonism. This book recounts the dramatic skirmishes between religion...its dogma and edicts, political manifestations, and the nature of faith...and the satire, parody, jokes and hyperbole of popular wits. Writings, films, newspaper cartoons, animated television series, comedians, music, performance monologues and magicians are included."...Provided by publisher |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1476675600 |