Comic Relief
A Comprehensive Philosophy of Humor
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- $54.99
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- $54.99
Publisher Description
Comic Relief: A Comprehensive Philosophy of Humor develops an inclusive theory that integrates psychological, aesthetic, and ethical issues relating to humor Offers an enlightening and accessible foray into the serious business of humor Reveals how standard theories of humor fail to explain its true nature and actually support traditional prejudices against humor as being antisocial, irrational, and foolish Argues that humor’s benefits overlap significantly with those of philosophy Includes a foreword by Robert Mankoff, Cartoon Editor of The New Yorker
GENRE
Fiction & Literature
RELEASED
2011
24 August
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
208
Pages
PUBLISHER
Wiley
SELLER
John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd
SIZE
1.9
MB
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