Understanding Humor Through Communication : Why Be Funny, Anyway?

By:

Meyer, John C

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9781498503174

Subject(s):

Wit and humor - Social aspects

Genre/Form:

Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Print version:: Understanding Humor Through CommunicationDDC classification:

LOC classification:

HM1166 -- .M4896 2015eb

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Contents:

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.

Summary: 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.

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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.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.

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