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Folklore Studies, Fieldwork and the Making of a Domestic Anthropology in Fin‐de‐Siècle Britain

open access: yesHistory, EarlyView.
Abstract This article follows the ‘communities of knowledge‐making’ that formed around folklore collection at the end of the nineteenth century. Often regarded as eccentric or marginal figures in the history of human science, these collectors in fact engaged in lively and sophisticated discussions about the methodologies needed to study the mental ...
HARRY PARKER
wiley   +1 more source

Cornelius Castoriadis and Humor

open access: yesNordicum-Mediterraneum
The polymath Cornelius Castoriadis, while widely recognized today for his serious philosophical and political thought, is also remembered for his engaging personality. He was a dynamic intellectual who stood out –not only for his ideas and his bald head–
Dimitris Eleas
doaj   +1 more source

On the limits of oppositional humor: the Turkish political context

open access: yes, 2012
The present work analyzes the articulation of humor as an oppositional discourse in the Turkish political context, with particular focus on the current controversies between humorists and the Turkish government.
Dinç, E.
core   +1 more source

ON THE BRIGHTER SIDE OF THE NIGHT: Discovering Community and Care in Night Shift Work

open access: yesInternational Journal of Urban and Regional Research, EarlyView.
Abstract Within the burgeoning attention being paid to the night‐time economy (NTE) in and by cities, the demands and impacts of night work have gathered increasingly scholarly attention. Research has centred on the darker side of these, pointing to workers' precarity and vulnerability. What if we attend also to a ‘brighter side’ of the night and night
Jesse Mentha   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

UNA CLASE A MEDIAS: LAS REPRESENTACIONES SATÍRICAS DE LOS GRUPOS MEDIOS CHILENOS EN TOPAZE (1931-1970)

open access: yesHistoria (Santiago), 2007
Por medio de la sátira, la revista de humor político Topaze mostró el revés del proceso de consolidación de la clase media en el Chile de mediados del siglo XX.
Tomás Cornejo Cancino
doaj  

Studying Humor Seriously: The Potential of Humor in Political Participation

open access: yes
Humor has long served as more than mere entertainment. It is a powerful tool for engagement and reflection. This study examines how audiences in Cebu City perceive the use of humor in political participation, particularly in online and offline protests. It investigates recurring humor themes, the perceptions of audiences on the topic, and the potential
Collera, Arielle Elaine   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

The Political Application of Humor

open access: yes, 2009
In the weeks preceding the 2008 US Presidential Election, both major party candidates and their running mates made appearances on several late night comedy programs. Candidates told jokes during campaign speeches.
Harris, Matthew K.
core  

The Politics of Getting the Joke: The Effects of Political Humor on Information Seeking Behavior

open access: yes, 2014
Political humor plays a positive role in American democracy. It increases the political awareness and interest of the audience. There is a growing body of literature, both empirical and theoretical, that looks at role of political humor in American ...
Wilson, Bret
core   +1 more source

Buying Greenland

open access: yes
The Political Quarterly, Volume 96, Issue 1, Page 5-7, January/March 2025.
Deborah Mabbett
wiley   +1 more source

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