Laughter in Occupied Palestine
Chrisoula Lionis
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Laughter in Occupied Palestine
by Chrisoula Lionis, Mokhtar Elareshi
Published
2016
Publisher
I. B. Tauris & Company, Limited
Pages
256
ISBN-13
9780857729798
Description
"Though the current political situation in Palestine is more serious than ever, contemporary Palestinian art and film is becoming, paradoxically, increasingly funny.In Laughter in Occupied Palestine, Chrisoula Lionis analyses both the impetus behind this shift toward laughter and its consequences, arguing that laughter comes as a response to political uncertainty and the decline in nationalist hope. Revealing the crucial role of laughter in responding to the failure of the peace process and ongoing occupation, she unearths the potential of humour to facilitate understanding and empathy in a time of division. This is the first book to provide a combined overview of Palestinian art and film, showing the ways in which both art forms have developed in response to critical moments in Palestinian history over the last century. These key moments, Lionis argues, have radically transformed contemporary Palestinian collective identity and in turn Palestinian cultural output. Mapping these critical junctions - beginning with the Balfour Declaration of 1917 to the Oslo Accords in 1993 - she explores the historical trajectory of Palestinian art and film, and explains how to the failure of the peace process has led to the present proliferation of humour in Palestinian visual culture."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
Subjects
The Desert and the Sown
Folk-lore of the Holy Land
The New Jerusalem
Palestinian costume
The land and the book, or, Biblical illustrations drawn from the manners and customs, the scenes and scenery of the Holy Land
Daily life in Palestine at the time of Christ
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Laughter in Occupied Palestine?
This edition of Laughter in Occupied Palestine has approximately 256 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 Laughter in Occupied Palestine?
For most readers, Laughter in Occupied Palestine typically takes between 5h 20m and 3h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 64,000 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 Laughter in Occupied Palestine?
The estimated word count for Laughter in Occupied Palestine is approximately 64,000 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 Laughter in Occupied Palestine?
Laughter in Occupied Palestine was written by Chrisoula Lionis, Mokhtar Elareshi.
When was Laughter in Occupied Palestine published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.