Understanding Humor Through Communication: Why be Funny, Anyway? - Hardcover

John C. Meyer

 
9781498503167: Understanding Humor Through Communication: Why be Funny, Anyway?
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1498503160 ISBN 13: 9781498503167
Publisher: Lexington Books (UK), 2015

Synopsis

Understanding Humor through Communication explores theories of humor origin as well as humor functions in human groups and societies through communication. A model of humor decision by individuals is detailed, followed by humor’s emergence in communication. Elements of humor sources (incongruity, superiority, and relief), humor intent (comic or tragic perspectives), and humor perception (ego-involvement, script awareness, bona-fide messages, and non-bona-fide messages) are incorporated. Persuasive, organizational, and interpersonal settings involving humor are explored in depth to consider its functions. The individual choice to experience humor is detailed in its effects, as are the social implications of widespread humor desired and invoked in human society. Understanding Humor through Communication will appeal to scholars of communication, psychology, and sociology.

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About the Author

John C. Meyer is professor of communication studies at the University of Southern Mississippi.

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Publisher
Lexington Books (UK)
Publication date
2015
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1498503160
ISBN 13 
9781498503167
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
144

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