The Psychology of Comedy
1st Edition
Published on 18. August 2021
Book
Hardback
174 pages
978-0-367-36610-0 (ISBN)
Description
What makes us laugh? Why is comedy so important? How does comedy affect our behaviour?
The Psychology of Comedy provides a unique insight into the role of laughter and humour in our lives. From the mechanics of comedy and what makes a good joke, to the health benefits of laughter, the book delves into different types of comedy, from slapstick to complex puns, and the physiological response it provokes. The dark side of comedy is also considered, confronting the idea that what is funny to some can be offensive to others, making this universal experience also highly subjective.
In a time when comedy continues to be one of the most popular and enduring forms of art, The Psychology of Comedy reminds us that laughter really is good for the soul.
The Psychology of Comedy provides a unique insight into the role of laughter and humour in our lives. From the mechanics of comedy and what makes a good joke, to the health benefits of laughter, the book delves into different types of comedy, from slapstick to complex puns, and the physiological response it provokes. The dark side of comedy is also considered, confronting the idea that what is funny to some can be offensive to others, making this universal experience also highly subjective.
In a time when comedy continues to be one of the most popular and enduring forms of art, The Psychology of Comedy reminds us that laughter really is good for the soul.
Reviews / Votes
"Analysing comedy is like herding bubbles but this book is both a detailed study of the art of making people laugh and an entertainment in itself, and Neil Martin is an excellent bubble herder." - David Quantick, Emmy-winning writer of Veep; TV Burp, Brass Eye, The Thick Of It, On The Hour"Brilliant. The perfect guide to what's going on in our heads while our faces are busy laughing"- Joel Morris, writer, the Ladybird book parodies, Viz, Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe, Paddington, Philomena Cunk
"A fun and informative romp that will put a smile on your face"- Professor Richard Wiseman, Professor of Psychology and creator of The Laugh Lab
"I have often found that the secret to comedy lies in the unexpected. I wasn't expecting to enjoy a psychology book but I really enjoyed this one."- Phil Hughes, writer, Thunderpants, I Love Candy
"Many people don't realize how important comedy is across so many facets of our life. This is an entertaining and thorough compilation of everything and did and didn't want to know about comedy." - Kasha Patel, stand-up comedian and science writer for NASA. "Analysing comedy is like herding bubbles but this book is both a detailed study of the art of making people laugh and an entertainment in itself, and Neil Martin is an excellent bubble herder." - David Quantick, Emmy-winning writer of Veep; TV Burp, Brass Eye, The Thick Of It, On The Hour
"Brilliant. The perfect guide to what's going on in our heads while our faces are busy laughing"- Joel Morris, writer, the Ladybird book parodies, Viz, Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe, Paddington, Philomena Cunk
"A fun and informative romp that will put a smile on your face"- Professor Richard Wiseman, Professor of Psychology and creator of The Laugh Lab
"I have often found that the secret to comedy lies in the unexpected. I wasn't expecting to enjoy a psychology book but I really enjoyed this one."- Phil Hughes, writer, Thunderpants, I Love Candy
"Many people don't realize how important comedy is across so many facets of our life. This is an entertaining and thorough compilation of everything and did and didn't want to know about comedy." - Kasha Patel, stand-up comedian and science writer for NASA.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
1 s/w Abbildung, 1 s/w Photographie bzw. Rasterbild, 3 s/w Tabellen
3 Tables, black and white; 1 Halftones, black and white; 1 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Weight
390 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-367-36610-0 (9780367366100)
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The Psychology of Comedy
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The Psychology of Comedy
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Person
G Neil Martin is Honorary Professor of Psychology at Regent's University of London, a Life Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, former books editor of Deadpan magazine and editorial board member of the Annals of Improbable Research.
Content
CHAPTER 1
An Introduction to the Psychology of Comedy
CHAPTER 2
Theories of comedy and laughter
CHAPTER 3
Individual differences in humour-sex, personality, culture and intelligence
CHAPTER 4
Comedians and their personalities
CHAPTER 5
The uses of comedy i: health and therapy
CHAPTER 6
The uses of comedy ii: learning, marketing and advertising
CHAPTER 7
Funny bones? The physiology and neurology of comedy
An Introduction to the Psychology of Comedy
CHAPTER 2
Theories of comedy and laughter
CHAPTER 3
Individual differences in humour-sex, personality, culture and intelligence
CHAPTER 4
Comedians and their personalities
CHAPTER 5
The uses of comedy i: health and therapy
CHAPTER 6
The uses of comedy ii: learning, marketing and advertising
CHAPTER 7
Funny bones? The physiology and neurology of comedy