Taking Laughter Seriously

by John Morreall

Book Overview

Preface

Part One: Laughter

1. Can There Be a Theory of Laughter?
2. The Superiority Theory
3. The Incongruity Theory
4. The Relief Theory
5. A New Theory

Part Two: Humor

6. The Variety of Humor
7. Humor as Aesthetic Experience
8. Humor and Freedom
9. The Social Value of Humor
10. Humor and Life

Notes
Works Cited
Index

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0873956435
• ISBN13: 9780873956437
• Release Date: June 1983
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.3" x 9.0"