Performing marginality : humor, gender, and cultural critique / Joanne R. Gilbert.

Author/creator Gilbert, Joanne R., 1962-
Format Book
Publication InfoDetroit : Wayne State University Press, ©2004.
Descriptionxx, 234 pages ; 23 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

SeriesHumor in life and letters series
Humor in life and letters.
Contents 1. Humor, power, and marginality -- 2. The question of genre -- 3. Female comics: talking the talk -- 4. Female comics: walking the walk -- 5. The politics of performing marginality.
Abstract An academic study of stand-up comedy performed by females. This will aid in the understanding of power structures in our society.
Local noteLittle-344937--305131050358Y
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 205-219) and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Gilbert, Joanne R., 1962- Performing marginality. Detroit : Wayne State University Press, ©2004
Genre/formHumorous monologues.
Genre/formStand-up comedy routines.
Genre/formCriticism, interpretation, etc.
Genre/formHumor.
Genre/formStand-up comedy routines.
Genre/formHumorous monologues.
Genre/formMonologues comiques.
LCCN 2003017665
ISBN0814328032 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
ISBN9780814328033 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
ISBN0814328024 (alk. paper)
ISBN9780814328026 (alk. paper)
Standard identifier# 99808139357