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Book Synopsis: What do you call 600 lawyers at the bottom of the sea? Marc Galanter calls it an opportunity to investigate the meanings of a rich and time-honored genre of American humor: lawyer jokes. Lowering the Bar analyzes hundreds of jokes from Mark Twain classics to contemporary anecdotes about Dan Quayle, Johnnie Cochran, and Kenneth Starr. Drawing on representations of law and lawyers in the mass media, political discourse, and public opinion surveys, Galanter finds that the increasing reliance on law has coexisted uneasily with anxiety about the “legalization” of society. Informative and always entertaining, his book explores the tensions between Americans’ deep-seated belief in the law and their ambivalence about lawyers.
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Looking for a captivating read that will leave you in stitches? Look no further than "Lowering the Bar: Lawyer Jokes and Legal Culture". This book, written by renowned author Marc Galanter, delves into the world of lawyer jokes with a fresh and insightful perspective. From witty Mark Twain classics to hilarious anecdotes about public figures like Dan Quayle and Johnnie Cochran, Galanter leaves no stone unturned in his exploration of this rich and time-honored genre of American humor.
But "Lowering the Bar" is not just a collection of jokes. It goes deeper, examining the representation of law and lawyers in various forms of media, political discourse, and public opinion surveys. Galanter uncovers the uneasy coexistence between the increasing reliance on law and society's anxiety about its "legalization". This thought-provoking analysis sheds light on the tensions between the American belief in the law and their ambivalence towards lawyers.
With its informative yet entertaining approach, "Lowering the Bar" is a must-read for anyone interested in both the legal culture and the comedic side of life. Whether you're a law enthusiast, a fan of humor, or simply someone looking for a good laugh, this book is sure to tickle your funny bone and leave you pondering the deeper implications of lawyer jokes. Embrace the opportunity to explore this unique aspect of American culture and order your copy of "Lowering the Bar" today!
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