Laughter in Occupied Palestine: Comedy and Identity in Art and Film (International Library of Visual Culture)

By: Chrisoula Lionis

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Synopsis: Although the political situation in Palestine is more serious than ever, contemporary Palestinian art and film are, paradoxically, becoming more humorous in their responses. Laughter in Occupied Palestine looks deeply into this trend, and is the first book to provide an overview of Palestinian art and film, showing the ways in which both art forms have developed in reaction to critical moments in Palestinian history over the last century. Chrisoula Lionis analyzes both the impetus behind this shift toward humour and its consequences, arguing that it has flourished amid political uncertainty and the decline in nationalist hope. Revealing the crucial role of jokes in responding to the failure of the peace process and ongoing occupation, she unearths the potential of laughter to facilitate understanding and empathy in a time of conflict and division.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780857729798
Related ISBNs:: 9781784532888
Publisher:: Bloomsbury Publishing
Date of Addition:: 03/04/19
Copyrighted By:: Chrisoula Lionis
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.