Seriously Funny:

"[A] welcome and necessary book."—Tom Coogan, Contemporary Sociology

"[A] fresh and creative work that furthers our sociological understanding of disability, culture, arts, and social change."—Sandi Kawecka Nenga, American Journal of Sociology

"Readers will come away... with a good sense of how disability humor works in today’s world, as well as greater understanding of the achievements of disability comedians and the costs of embodying disability on stage while simultaneously challenging social and cultural norms.... [T]he authors demonstrate that humor, and those who use it wisely and intentionally, have an important role to play in society’s evolving understanding of disability."—Daniel J. Wilson, H-Disability, H-Net Reviews

"Offer[s] a unique look into the ways in which disability comedy, as both a tool of empowerment and critique, has evolved over time."—Choice

"Ranging from court jesters to twenty-first-century comedians, this is a wonderful accounting of what is going on with disability and humor."—Beth Haller, Towson University

"A rare combination of rich analysis, engaging material, and a very accessible writing style.... Seriously Funny proves that the study of disability empowerment can be fun while also successfully grappling with serious political and theoretical work."—Allison Carey, Shippensburg University