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The Senses of Humor: Self and Laughter in Modern America. - Review - book review

The Senses of Humor: Self and Laughter in Modern America. By Daniel Wickberg (Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1998. x plus 267pp.). The Senses...
Journal of Social History, 03/22/00 by David G. Yosifon · More from publication
The Battle for Christmas: A Social and Cultural History of Christmas That Shows How It Was Transformed from an Unruly Carnival Season into the Quintessential American Family Holiday. - book reviews

By Stephen Nissenbaum (New York: Alfred A. Knopf 1997. xiii plus 381pp.). By Stephen Nissenbaum (New York: Alfred A. Knopf 1997. xiii plus...
Journal of Social History, 09/22/98 by David Yosifon · More from publication

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Your Work Five Ways to Speak Like Obama

Five Ways to Speak Like Obama

Barack Obama is a master at grabbing and keeping his audience's attention, which is the number one goal of any public speaker. How does he do it? Here are five key lessons from Obama's rhetorical playbook.
Your Industry Chicken War: KFC Appears to Be Plucking El Pollo Loco

Chicken War: KFC Appears to Be Plucking El Pollo Loco

In the highly publicized chicken wars, KFC seems to be winning the financial battle over El Pollo Loco. But is it really fair to compare the smaller chain to Colonel Sanders' empire?
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Dumbest Things You Do With Your Money

Even smart people make financial moves that are downright illogical. Emotions and superstitions have a sneaky way of keeping you from rational financial decisions. But dumb choices can have serious, real-world consequences. Here are some of the biggest blunders we all make, plus tips from the experts on how to keep cool.