Humor and Laughter: Theory, Research and Applications, Chapman 9781138525535..

Name: Humor and Laughter: Theory, Research and Applications, Chapman 9781138525535..
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Humor and LaughterTheory, Research and Applications\nAuthor(s): Hugh Foot\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138525535, 978-1138525535\nSynopsis\nHumor and laughter play a vital part in our everyday social encounters. This book is concerned with the exploration of the psychology of humor and laughter by the foremost professional researchers in these areas. It examines the major theoretical perspectives underlying current approaches and it draws together for the first time the main empirical work done over the course of this century. Peter Berks brings this story up to the moment.\n\nThe two major parts of the book deal with perception of and responses to humor, and its uses in society at large. The chapters themselves range from cognitive aspects of humor development, through the functions of humor and laughter in social interaction, to the use of humor by comedians and by the mass media. One of the general feature.