Understanding Laughter and Humor: A Companion and Guide, Volume 1 (ULaH Companion and Guide, #1)
Description
This eBook is the first of a series that will serve as companions and guides to the groundbreaking book, Understanding Laughter and Humor: Why We Laugh, Why We Don't, and Why It Matters, published by Palgrave Macmillan. Inside, readers will discover how to use the Mutual Vulnerability Theory of Laughter to comprehend and appreciate a wide range of amusing stimuli, from the simplest of puns to the most elaborate practical jokes, and everything in between. Laughter and humor are core elements of our human nature. They foster a critical ability to cooperate with one another. As we learn about them, we gain important insights into who we are and how we might best attain success in life, both as individuals and members of our respective cultures.
