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Taking Laughter Seriously

Taking Laughter Seriously

John Morreall

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State University of New York Press
Año de edición:
1983
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Psicología: emociones
ISBN:
9780873956437
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Preface Part One: Laughter 1. Can There Be a Theory of Laughter? 2. The Superiority Theory 3. The Incongruity Theory 4. The Relief Theory 5. A New Theory Part Two: Humor 6. The Variety of Humor 7. Humor as Aesthetic Experience 8. Humor and Freedom 9. The Social Value of Humor 10. Humor and Life Notes Works Cited Index

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