Preface

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. 1. On Laughter 1
5. 2. Scoffers and Mockers 36
6. 3. Incongruities 67
7. 4. Humour and History 94
8. 5. The Politics of Humour 136
9. Endnotes 165
10. Index 171