ERIC Number: EJ345854
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1986
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We Should Laugh So Long?
Nilsen, Alleen Pace
School Library Journal, v33 n3 p30-34 Nov 1986
Examines a group of young adult novels written by American Jewish authors to support claim that they have helped establish the irreverent, lively tone characteristic of contemporary literature for young adults. Also discusses definitions of Jewish humor; the use of Jewish places, names, and words; discussion and wordplay; and stereotypes. (EM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Authors, Contemporary Literature, Content Analysis, Ethnic Stereotypes, Humor, Jews
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers; Reference Materials - Bibliographies
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Audience: Media Staff; Practitioners
Language: English
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