Encyclopedia of 20th-century American humor / Alleen Pace Nilsen and Don L.F. Nilsen.
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TextPublication details: Phoenix, Ariz. : Oryx Press, 2000Description: ix, 360 p. : ill. ; 26 cmISBN: 1573562181 (alk. paper)Other title: Encyclopedia of twentieth century American humorSubject(s): American wit and humor -- Encyclopedias | American literature -- 20th century -- EncyclopediasDDC classification: 817/.503 LOC classification: PS438 | .N55 2000Review: "This unique encyclopedia treats the concepts, persons, themes, and media of 20th-century American humor and humor studies. More than 100 alphabetically arranged entries highlight a broad range of humor-related topics from wit, understatement, and ambiguity to late-night talk shows and the Internet."--"Outstanding Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2001.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-331) and index.
"This unique encyclopedia treats the concepts, persons, themes, and media of 20th-century American humor and humor studies. More than 100 alphabetically arranged entries highlight a broad range of humor-related topics from wit, understatement, and ambiguity to late-night talk shows and the Internet."--"Outstanding Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2001.
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