RACE RIOTS Comedy and Ethinicity in Modern British Fiction

by ROSS, MICHAEL L

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Montreal Kingston - London - iTHACA: McGill - Queen s University Press, 2006. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7 - 9 tall. Type: Book 309 pp., black matte paper covered hardcover bdg. with gilt-stamped titling on spine. The 1st study of racial humour in the works of modern British authors such as Evelyn Waugh, Salman Rushdie, and Zadie Smith, Michael ross examines the complex ways in which laughter can either reinforce or subvert racial stereotyping; an exploration of the relationship between humour and power in society, concerns that are customarily treated seperately.Photo scan available upon request. Books sold to the USA are shipped USPS vis Canada Post Expedited; FREE OF CUSTOMS OR DUTY CHARGES.

• Publisher: McGill - Queen's University Press
• Year: 2006
• Edition: First Edition
• Binding: hardcover

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