Title: Holy foolery in the life of Japan
Description: "On the following pages, we will retrace the origins and evolution of holy foolery in Japan.  We will witness its near extinguishment through the process of modernization and globalization.  We will see why Japan needs holy foolery more than ever.  And we will identify contemporary traces that suggest a basis for optimism about laughter's possible resurgence."  from inside jacket cover.
Subjects: Civilization, Laughter, History, Laughter in literature, Lachen
Places: Japan