Beyond a Joke
Sharon Lockyer
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Beyond a Joke
by Sharon Lockyer, Michael Pickering
Published
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Pages
224
ISBN-13
9781283179133
Description
Humour in contemporary culture is generally celebrated as a public good, yet at times is felt to produce misunderstanding and even hatred. This collection explores the ethics and aesthetics of humour, in everyday life and in media comedy.
Subjects
The Devil's Dictionary
Love and Freindship
The Twits
Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog)
The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Pippi Långstrump
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Beyond a Joke?
This edition of Beyond a Joke has approximately 224 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Beyond a Joke?
For most readers, Beyond a Joke typically takes between 4h 40m and 3h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 56,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 56,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Beyond a Joke?
The estimated word count for Beyond a Joke is approximately 56,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Beyond a Joke?
Beyond a Joke was written by Sharon Lockyer, Michael Pickering.
When was Beyond a Joke published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.