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The book "Humour in Asian Contexts: Tradition and Context" edited by Jessica Milner Davis fills a gap in the study of humor by focusing on non-Western cultures, specifically Asian cultures. The collection of essays explores the history and cultural forms of humor in six Asian nations: China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, and Indonesia. The essays cover a range of topics, including ancient texts, traditional rituals, contemporary comic forms, and linguistic approaches to humor. While the book provides valuable insights into Asian humor, it lacks a clear rationale for the selection of the six nations and does not address the concept of Asianness. [Extracted from the article] |
