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Contingent dynamics of political humour
Contingent dynamics of political humour

Author(s): Sammy Basu, Massih Zekavat
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Language and Literature Studies, Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Pragmatics, Sociolinguistics, Politics and communication, Politics and society, Editorial
Published by: Krakowskie Towarzystwo Popularyzowania Wiedzy o Komunikacji Językowej Tertium
Keywords: communication; democracy; media; political humour; power;

Summary/Abstract: This article introduces the themes of the special issue. It offers a provisional working conception of “political humour.” It then notes some of the tendencies and challenges for scholarship on political humour, namely, that political humour interacts contingently and conditionally with intentions, contexts, and audiences. The individual articles of the special issue are briefly summarized, and some concluding lessons drawn.

  • Issue Year: 9/2021
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 1-8
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English