Laughter Out of Place
| Author | : Donna M. Goldstein |
| Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
| Total Pages | : 400 |
| Release | : 2013-09-29 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780520276048 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0520276043 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (043 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Laughter Out of Place by : Donna M. Goldstein
Download or read book Laughter Out of Place written by Donna M. Goldstein and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2013-09-29 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the author's experience in Brazil, this text provides a portrait of everyday life among the women of the favelas - a portrait that challenges much of what we think we know about the 'culture of poverty'. It helps us understand the nature of joking and laughter in the shantytown.
