Humour: A Very Short Introduction by No?l Carroll (English) Paperback Book

Description: Humour by Noël Carroll Humour is a universal feature of human life. In this Very Short Introduction Noel Carroll considers the nature and value of humour, from its leading theories and its relation to emotion and cognition, to ethical questions of its morality and its significance in shaping society. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Humour has been discovered in every known human culture and thinkers have discussed it for over two thousand years. Humour can serve many functions; it can be used to relieve stress, to promote goodwill among strangers, to dissipate tension within a fractious group, to display intelligence, and some have even claimed that it improves health and fights sickness. In this Very Short Introduction Noel Carroll examines the leadingtheories of humour including The Superiority Theory and The Incongruity Theory. He considers the relation of humour to emotion and cognition, and explores the value of humour, specifically in its social functions. Heargues that humour, and the comic amusement that follows it, has a crucial role to play in the construction of communities, but he also demonstrates that the social aspect of humour raises questions such as When is humour immoral? and Is laughing at immoral humour itself immoral?. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way toget ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Notes In this clear and concise guide, Noel Carroll considers the nature and value of humour - exploring the connections between humour and cognition, its moral dimensions, its role in society, and much more. Author Biography Noël Carroll is Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Temple University. He is a renowned scholar in the fields of film theory, the philosophy of literature, the philosophy of the visual arts, and social and cultural theory. He is the author or editor of 15 books and hundreds of articles on a wide range of humanistic and cultural topics and he has already written broadly on the topic of comedy. He currently teaches courses in film and media theory,philosophy of art and philosophy of history. Table of Contents Introduction1: The nature of humour2: Humour, emotion, and cognition3: Humour and valueReferencesFurther reading Review Excellent introduction. * Steven Poole, the guardian * Promotional A short, informative look at how humour plays a major part in human life worldwide. Long Description Humour has been discovered in every known human culture and thinkers have discussed it for over two thousand years. Humour can serve many functions; it can be used to relieve stress, to promote goodwill among strangers, to dissipate tension within a fractious group, to display intelligence, and some have even claimed that it improves health and fights sickness. In this Very Short Introduction Noel Carroll examines the leadingtheories of humour including The Superiority Theory and The Incongruity Theory. He considers the relation of humour to emotion and cognition, and explores the value of humour, specifically in its social functions. Heargues that humour, and the comic amusement that follows it, has a crucial role to play in the construction of communities, but he also demonstrates that the social aspect of humour raises questions such as When is humour immoral? and Is laughing at immoral humour itself immoral?. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way toget ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Review Quote "This pocket-sized paperback examines the leading theories of humor and the value and morality of different types with a focus on the incongruity theory. Carroll considers the relationship between emotion and cognition and considers the big question: What does humor tell us about human nature?" - Nota Bene Feature An introduction to the nature and value of humour and all of the leading theoriesExplores the connections between humour and cognitionLooks at its moral dimensions - when does humour become immoral?Written by a leading figure in the fields of aesthetic theory, philosophy of film, and humourPart of the bestselling Very Short Introductions series - over six million copies sold worldwide Details ISBN0199552223 ISBN-10 0199552223 ISBN-13 9780199552221 Format Paperback Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 152.4301 Media Book Year 2014 Pages 144 Language English Series Very Short Introductions Subtitle A Very Short Introduction Short Title HUMOUR A VERY SHORT INTRO UK Release Date 2014-01-23 NZ Release Date 2014-01-23 Illustrations 15 black and white halftones Publisher Oxford University Press Publication Date 2014-01-23 Imprint Oxford University Press Audience General AU Release Date 2014-02-03 Author Noël Carroll We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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