Meyer, John C. <br/><br/>
Understanding Humor Through Communication :  Why Be Funny, Anyway? 

 - 1st ed. 
 - 1 online resource (146 pages) 
<br/><br/>Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter One: Communication and Theories of Humor Origin -- Chapter Two: Functions of Humor in Communication -- Chapter Three: A Model of Individual Humor Choice -- Chapter Four: Humor and Persuasion -- Chapter Five: Humor in Organizations and Cultures -- Chapter Six: Humor in Personal Relationships -- Chapter Seven: Dangers of Humor for Relationships -- Chapter Eight: A Social Model of Humor -- Bibliography -- Index. 
<br/><br/> Understanding Humor through Communication explores the origin of humor and analyzes the function of humor in groups and societies. Meyer utilizes key theories and case studies to examine humor in persuasive, organizational, and interpersonal settings. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781498503174 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Wit and humor - Social aspects.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HM1166 -- .M4896 2015eb 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>302