The Psychology of Humor: A Reference Guide and Annotated Bibliography (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313315770)

This work traces the origins and evolution of the concept of humor in psychology from ancient to modern times with an emphasis on an experimental/empirical approach to the understanding of humor and sense of humor. In addition to more than 3,000 important citations and references pertaining to the history, theories, and definitions of the concept of humor, this reference guide contains more than 380 recent (post-1970) annotated entries on the psychology of humor in its bibliographic section.

The book describes various psychological, nonpsychological, and philosophical theories and definitions of humor, and focuses on the methodological concerns of psychologists regarding the scientific investigation of humor. The bibliography is organized under 10 categories, including Bibliographies and Literature Reviews of Humor, Cognition and Humor, Methodology and Measurement of Humor, and Social Aspects of Humor.

Author: Jon Roeckelein
ISBN-10: 0313315779
ISBN-13: 9780313315770
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 02/28/2002
Pages: 592
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.20lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.25d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2002 pg. 254
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2003 pg. 351