Encyclopedia of 20th-century American humor
By: Alleen Pace Nilsen and Don L.F. Nilsen.
Contributors: Nilsen, Don Lee Fred.
Publisher: Oryx Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Phoenix, Ariz
Language: eng
Number of pages: 360
Subjects: American wit and humor -- Encyclopedias.; American literature -- 20th century -- Encyclopedias.
Genres: Encyclopedias.
Other titles: Encyclopedia of twentieth century American humor
Description: "This unique encyclopedia treats the concepts, persons, themes, and media of 20th-century American humor and humor studies. More than 100 alphabetically arranged entries highlight a broad range of humor-related topics from wit, understatement, and ambiguity to late-night talk shows and the Internet."--"Outstanding Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2001.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-331) and index.