Clowns and Jokers Can Heal Us

Howard Carter presents and analyzes humor inside and outside of the hospital. He argues that rituals of comedy affirm our humanity, aid healing, and should routinely be part of medical care. Carter discusses a wide range of comedy: the work of a hospital clown, ER humor that ranges from the playful...

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Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Carter, Albert Howard
Format:	Online
Language:	English
Published:	University of California Health Humanities Press 2024
Subjects:	Social Science / Disease & Health Issues thema EDItEUR::J Society and Social Sciences::JB Society and culture: general::JBF Social and ethical issues::JBFN Health, illness and addiction: social aspects
Online Access:	ONIX_20240917_9780983463917_25
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