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The psychology of humor : an integrative approach / Rod A. Martin.

Martin, Rod A. (Author).

Summary:

"The Psychology of Humor reviews the literature, integrating dispersed findings from across subdisciplines in psychology, as well as related fields such as anthropology, biology, computer science, linguistics, and sociology."--BOOK JACKET.

Record details

  • ISBN: 012372564X (alk. paper)
  • ISBN: 9780123725646 (alk. paper)
  • ISBN: 0080465994
  • ISBN: 9780080465999
  • Physical Description: xviii, 446 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: Amsterdam ; Elsevier Academic Press, c2007.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 373-420) and indexes.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction of the psychology of humor -- Theories and early research I -- Theories and early research II -- The cognitive psychology of humor -- The social psychology of humor -- The psychobiology of humor and laughter -- Personality approaches to the sense of humor -- The developmental psychology of humor -- Humor and mental health -- Humor and psychical health -- Applications of humor in psychotherapy, education, and the workplace.
Subject: Wit and humor > Psychological aspects.
Wit and humor > Therapeutic use.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.

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Kirtland Community College Library BF 575 .L3 M37 2007 30775305440811 General Collection Available -

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