Encyclopedia of 20th-Century American Humor

Who says you can''t have a serious reference work on humor? This new resource offers a broad look at humor with more than 100 well-written and entertaining entries. Scholarly in nature yet enjoyable to read the Encyclopedia examines several aspects of humor such as: styles of humor subjects of comedy media methods academic endeavors humor in society historical aspects.This volume celebrates a century of twists and turns in American humor. With entries ranging from the vaudeville days of the early twentieth century to the Internet''s influence on modern jokes this resource is a valuable addition to any library.