The psychology of comedy / G. Neil Martin.

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Martin, G. Neil [author.]

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Series: The psychology of everythingPublication details: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2022.Description: 1 online resource (xx, 173 pages) : illustrationsISBN:

9780429347269
042934726X
9781000428797
1000428796
9781000428841
1000428842

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DDC classification:

152.4/3

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Summary: "What makes us laugh? Why is comedy so important? How does comedy affect our behaviour? The Psychology of Comedy 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. The dark side of comedy is also considered, confronting the idea that what is funny to some can be offensive to others, making this universal experience also highly subjective. In a time when comedy continues to be one of the most popular and enduring forms of art, The Psychology of Comedy reminds us that laughter really is good for the soul"-- Provided by publisher.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Materials specified	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
E-Books	National Library of India Online Resource	152.4/3 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available		EBK000031065ENG

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"What makes us laugh? Why is comedy so important? How does comedy affect our behaviour? The Psychology of Comedy 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. The dark side of comedy is also considered, confronting the idea that what is funny to some can be offensive to others, making this universal experience also highly subjective. In a time when comedy continues to be one of the most popular and enduring forms of art, The Psychology of Comedy reminds us that laughter really is good for the soul"-- Provided by publisher.

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