The last laugh - language, comedy and power.
Medium
Periodical Article
Medium
- part of - (Periodical Copy) (Date) Apr2017 (Volume) 76
Classif
820 EMA
Subject
English literature and language
Page
22 - 24
Authors
Kinder, David
Contents
The author analyses the way in which humour can be used both to exert authority and to resist it, or wrest power from those who are in control. He not only uses examples from party politics but also from the spheres of satire and everyday life.