| Description |
1 online resource (x, 277 pages) |
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text file |
| Contents |
Surprised -- Freud -- Different and scary -- Disconnected -- Bergson and high comedy -- Blind and helpless but alive -- Childhood -- Making it real -- Annie Hall -- Connected but free. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
In Shocked But Connected, distinguished filmmaker Michael Roemer reflects on the nature of comedy and laughter. Incorporating the work of both the great thinkers and great comedians of our age, Roemer investigates what makes us laugh and what distinguishes comedy from all other art forms. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Comic, The.
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Comic, The. |
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Wit and humor -- Philosophy.
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Wit and humor -- Philosophy. |
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Laughter.
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Laughter. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781442217560 (DLC) 2012017675 |
| ISBN |
9781442217560 (hardback ; alkaline paper) |
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1442217561 (hardback ; alkaline paper) |
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9781442217584 (electronic) |
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1442217588 (electronic) |
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9781283639392 (MyiLibrary) |
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1283639394 (MyiLibrary) |
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