Overview
Addresses the connections between law and humour systematically for the first time
Contributes significantly to the growing body of research regarding the role of emotions in the judiciary and judging
Integrates contributions from law, criminology and sociology with studies in humour, joke-lore, theatre and media
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Table of contents (9 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Judges’ Use of Humour in the Courtroom
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Judicial Decisions About Humour
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Back Matter
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About this book
Delving into the multi-layered connections between the seriousness of the work of the judiciary on the one hand, and the lightness of humour on the other hand, this fascinating collection will be of particular interest to scholars of the legal system, the criminal justice system, humour studies, and cultural studies.
Reviews
“The collection is made accessible to scholars of all fields thanks to the succinct and detailed way through which the editors outline classical theories of humour.” (Rebecca Rose Nocella, RISU, Rivista Italiana di Studi sull’Umorismo, Vol. 14 (2), June, 2021)
“Judges, Judging and Humour is filled with wonderful yarns and jokes about judges and the law. … It is a great read and would make the perfect gift for anyone with an interest in the law.” (Pauline Spencer, Alternative Law Journal, Vol. 44 (4), 2019)
“For those interested in the use of humour in and around courts this is a trove of studies, analysis and anecdotes. It is replete with endnotes for each essay and the lists of references together with an excellent index make it a valuable, if lonely, resource for those seeking some understanding of the vexing combination of judges, judging and humour.” (Glenn Martin AM, Australian Law Journal, Vol. 93 (8), August, 2019)
“Judges, Judging and Humour discusses both jokes and tales about judges and the way humour is sometimes used by judges in court. … contain gems which will be of interest to general readers, … I would suggest most other forms of humour- is to get the biggest possible laugh.” (Brian Eassty, The Salisbury Review, 2019)
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Jessica Milner Davis FRSN is a member of Clare Hall Cambridge, UK; a research associate at the University of Sydney, Australia, and Brunel University’s Centre for Comedy Studies Research, UK; and past President of the International Society for Humor Studies.
Sharyn Roach Anleu is Matthew Flinders Distinguished Professor in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia; a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia; and past President of The Australian Sociological Association.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Judges, Judging and Humour
Editors: Jessica Milner Davis, Sharyn Roach Anleu
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-76738-3
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Law and Criminology, Law and Criminology (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-76737-6Published: 03 August 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-09570-3Published: 26 January 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-76738-3Published: 20 July 2018
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXIII, 335
Number of Illustrations: 8 b/w illustrations, 18 illustrations in colour
Topics: Crime and Society, Juries and Criminal Trials, Cultural Theory, Media and Communication, Theories of Law, Philosophy of Law, Legal History, Genre