Humor - History & Criticism, Psychoanalytical Psychology, Cognitive Science, Peoples & Cultures - Humor, Cognitive Psychology, Religion & Beliefs - Humor
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Overview
Elliott Oring offers a fresh perspective on jokes and related forms of humor. Criticizing and modifying traditional concepts and methods of analysis, he delineates an approach that can explain the peculiarities of a wide variety of humorous expression. Written in an accessible and engaging style, this book will appeal to scholar and layman alike--to anyone who has ever wondered how jokes work and what they mean.Editorials
Booknews
Criticizing and modifying traditional concepts and methods of analysis, Oring delineates an approach that can explain the peculiarities of a wide variety of humorous expression. Filled with telling examples. Accessible to a wide audience. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
January 15, 1998
Publisher
Lexington : University Press of Kentucky, c1992.
Pages
171
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780813117744