| The Morality of Laughter Contributor(s): Buckley, F. H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0472068180 ISBN-13: 9780472068180 Publisher: University of Michigan Press OUR PRICE: $24.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2005 Annotation: "Bravo! I'll say nothing funny about it, for it is a superior piece of work." --P. J. O'Rourke "F. H. Buckley's "The Morality of Laughter" is at once a humorous look at serious matters and a serious book about humor." --"Crisis Magazine" "Buckley has written a . ne and funny book that will be read with pleasure and instruction." --"First Things" ." . . written elegantly and often wittily. . . ." --"National Post" ." . . a fascinating philosophical exposition of laughter. . . ." --"National Review" ." . . at once a wise and highly amusing book." --"Wall Street Journal Online" ." . . a useful reminder that a cheery society is a healthy one." --"Weekly Standard" |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy |
| Dewey: 179 |
| LCCN: 2002015815 |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.56" W x 9.08" (0.92 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "Bravo I'll say nothing funny about it, for it is a superior piece of work." --P. J. O'Rourke "F. H. Buckley's The Morality of Laughter is at once a humorous look at serious matters and a serious book about humor." --Crisis Magazine "Buckley has written a . ne and funny book that will be read with pleasure and instruction." --First Things ". . . written elegantly and often wittily. . . ." --National Post ". . . a fascinating philosophical exposition of laughter. . . ." --National Review ". . . at once a wise and highly amusing book." --Wall Street Journal Online ". . . a useful reminder that a cheery society is a healthy one." --Weekly Standard |
