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...

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Altri titoli:Humorists versus religion
Autore principale: Ellis, Iain 1963- (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Stampa Libro
Lingua:Inglese
Servizio "Subito": Ordinare ora.
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Pubblicazione: Jefferson, North Carolina McFarland & Company, Inc. [2018]
In:Anno: 2018
(sequenze di) soggetti normati:B Caricatura / Letteratura umoristica / Commedia cinematografica / Religione (Motivo) / Critica alla religione / Storia 1850-2015
Altre parole chiave:B Popular Culture Religious aspects
B Popular Culture Umorismo
B Wit and humor Religious aspects
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Riepilogo:"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
Descrizione del documento:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1476675600