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Routledge Sweet Madness: A Study of Humor by William F. Fry

Name: Routledge Sweet Madness: A Study of Humor by William F. Fry
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Explore the fundamental mechanics of laughter and wit in Sweet Madness: A Study of Humor. Published by Routledge, this work serves as a comprehensive introduction to how paradox, metaphor, and fantasy function within humor. William F. Fry presents a new theory regarding the structure of humor, offering insights into the psychological processes that drive our sense of comedy. This study examines the roles of the implicit and the unconscious, providing a deep look at why humor is such a vital part of human life. By drawing from diverse fields including psychiatry, psychology, anthropology, and sociology, the book offers a multidisciplinary perspective on how our sense of humor develops from childhood through adulthood. Whether you are a student of social psychology or simply interested in the science of laughter, this text provides a serious and detailed examination of how humor operates in the human experience.

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Provides a general discussion and introduction to the roles of paradox, metaphor, and fantasy in humor.

Explores the operation of the implicit and the unconscious within the mechanics of humor.

Examines the development of the sense of humor from childhood through various stages of life.

Includes a new theory on the structure of humor presented by author William F. Fry.

Integrates perspectives from psychiatry, psychology, anthropology, and sociology for a complete study.

Discusses the fundamental importance of humor to human life and social interaction.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138533742
Category: Books > Subjects > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Psychology & Psychiatry > Social & Developmental Psychology > Social
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 20 September 2017
Listed Since: 08 December 2017

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