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Look who’s keynoting at the 27th Annual Textbook & Academic Authoring Conference

Bob Mankoff
Bob Mankoff

Bob Mankoff, nationally renowned cartoon editor for The New Yorker, will keynote the Text and Academic Authors Association’s 27th Annual Conference with a presentation entitled “Taking Humor Seriously”. Mankoff will share his engaging and informative analysis of how and why humor works for making academic subjects come to life.

Recently profiled on CBS 60 Minutes and in Entertainment Weekly, and a frequent guest on network morning shows and on syndicated radio programs, Mankoff is one of the nation’s leading commentators on the role of humor in American politics, business, and in life. Come for a laugh, and walk away with a tool for your own writing and teaching.

For conference information or to register please visit 2014TAAConference.net

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