Encyclopedia of 20th-century American humor
Worth buying if: You need an uncomplicated introduction to the subject.
Skip it if: You want to know every detail before opening the book.
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Summary
Encyclopedia of 20th-century American humor by Alleen Pace Nilsen ; Don L.F. Nilsen is a reference book you can return to when you need an answer. This edition is listed as 2000 • Oryx Pr • 360 pages.
Why this book now
Makes the most sense if you are after something you can consult, sample, and return to instead of reading straight through once.
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Good fit if you want...
- You need an uncomplicated introduction to the subject.
- You want a simple place to start.
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- You want to know every detail before opening the book.
- You need a very different pace.
- You need the newest edition, freshest examples, or the most current framing.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9781573562188
Worth buying if: You need an uncomplicated introduction to the subject.
Skip it if: You want to know every detail before opening the book.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Balanced Moderate time
Reference-style commitment. Easier to sample in pieces than to read straight through once.
What stands out here
This book is meant to be used more than once, either for practice or to look up an answer.
Best way to approach it
Read the sections you need. You do not have to start at the beginning or read every page in order.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9781573562188
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