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OverviewThis book analyses how humour in political activism contributes to facilitating outreach, mobilisation and the sustaining of cultures of resistance. Drawing on examples of attention-grabbing stunts from around the world, Humour in Political Activism demonstrates how they succeed in turning relations of power upside down. The ambiguity and unpredictability of humour, Sørensen argues, makes it difficult to respond to this form of political activism when it is performed in public. Humorous political stunts can therefore challenge state power, help influence changes in law and make significant contributions to the conversations about how societies should be organised. The book also investigates the potential risks and limitations of using humour in nonviolent action and what makes humour unique compared with other forms of non-humorous political activism. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Majken Jul SørensenPublisher: Palgrave Macmillan Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Edition: 1st ed. 2016 Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9781349847648ISBN 10: 134984764 Pages: 237 Publication Date: 21 April 2021 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- 1. Humour and Pockets of Resistance.- 2. Humorous Political Stunts from around the World.- 3. Facilitating Outreach, Mobilisation and a Culture of Resistance.- 4. Confronting the State through Humorous Political Activism.- 5. Dilemmas and Risks in Humorous Political Activism.- 6. Humorous Political Stunts and a Theory of Nonviolent Action.- ConclusionReviewsAuthor InformationMajken Jul Sørensen is an Honorary Post-Doctoral Research Associate at the University of Wollongong, Australia. She has published on nonviolent resistance, social movements, humorous political activism, peaceful societies and female conscientious objectors. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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