John C. Meyer

Understanding Humor through Communication (eBook, PDF)

Why Be Funny, Anyway?

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Understanding Humor through Communication explores theories of humor origin as well as humor functions in human groups and societies through communication. A model of humor decision by individuals is detailed, followed by humor's emergence in communication. Elements of humor sources (incongruity, superiority, and relief), humor intent (comic or tragic perspectives), and humor perception (ego-involvement, script awareness, bona-fide messages, and non-bona-fide messages) are incorporated. Persuasive, organizational, and interpersonal settings involving humor are explored in depth to consider its functions. The individual choice to experience humor is detailed in its effects, as are the social implications of widespread humor desired and invoked in human society. Understanding Humor through Communication will appeal to scholars of communication, psychology, and sociology.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 1
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Oktober 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798881881962
• Artikelnr.: 74850979

Autorenporträt

John C. Meyer is professor of communication studies at the University of Southern Mississippi.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1: A Communicative Introduction to Humor Chapter 2: Humor as Life
Pattern Disruption Chapter 3: Theories of Humor Origin Chapter 4: Humor as
Uniting and Dividing Chapter 5: Functions of Humor in Communication Chapter
6: Humor's "Black Box"-A Model of Individual Humor Choice Chapter 7:
Characteristics of Individual Humor Chapter 8: Humor and Persuasion Chapter
9: Humor in Organizations and Cultures Chapter 10: Humor in Personal
Relationships Chapter 11: Dangers of Humor for Relationships Chapter 12: A
Social Model of Humor