The Psychology of Comedy

Author:   G Neil Martin
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780367366100


Pages:   174
Publication Date:   18 August 2021
Format:   Hardback
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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.

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Author:   G Neil Martin
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.285kg
ISBN:  

9780367366100


ISBN 10:   036736610
Pages:   174
Publication Date:   18 August 2021
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

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

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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.


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


Author Information

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.

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