Making War, Not Love

Making War, Not Love Gender and Sexuality in Russian Humor

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Publisher's Synopsis

Analyzes the content of some 600 Russian jokes, proverbs, sayings, and popular rhymes, offering an insider's view on the sociological and psychological functions of Russian sexual folklore and the way it reflects relationships between men and women. Leaves no dirty joke untold in examination of such taboo subjects as adultery, impotence, and gender

Book information

ISBN: 9780312221294
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Imprint: St. Martin's Press
Pub date:
Edition: 1st Edition
DEWEY: 891.77009
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 308
Weight: 558g
Height: 216mm
Width: 140mm
Spine width: 22mm