Dear All,
Study group member Dr Sam Friedman will be launching his book next Wednesday 12TH November: Comedy and Distinction: The Cultural Currency of a ‘Good’ Sense of Humour from 6.30pm at the LSE.
Speakers will include: Lydia Hampson, Brian Logan and Professor Mike Savage. Professor Mike Savage will discuss the role of comedy taste as a form of ‘emerging cultural capital’. Brian Logan will reflect on the role of critics as comedy tastemakers and freelance comedy agent Lydia Hampson will offer reflections on her work as a comedy scout.
This event is free and open to all with no ticket or pre-registration required. Entry is on a first come, first served basis.
For more details on the event please see the links provided: http://www.lse.ac.uk/sociology/events/PDF/Comedy-&-Distinction-Poster-2014.pdf
http://www.lse.ac.uk/publicEvents/events/2014/11/20141112t1830vWT.aspx
Best wishes, Jenny
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