This book provides a unique insight into the role of laughter and humour in our lives. From the mechanics of comedy and what makes a good joke, to the health benefits of laughter, the book delves into different types of comedy, from slapstick to complex puns, and the physiological response it provokes.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
CHAPTER 1
An Introduction to the Psychology of Comedy
CHAPTER 2
Theories of comedy and laughter
CHAPTER 3
Individual differences in humour-sex, personality, culture and intelligence
CHAPTER 4
Comedians and their personalities
CHAPTER 5
The uses of comedy i: health and therapy
CHAPTER 6
The uses of comedy ii: learning, marketing and advertising
CHAPTER 7
Funny bones? The physiology and neurology of comedy
