The Psychology of Humor: A Reference Guide and Annotated Bibliography

Table of contents

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• Title Page iii
• Contents vii
• Preface ix
• Introduction 1
• References 5
• Chapter 1 - Terminological Aspects and Domains of Humor 9
• Chapter 2 - Origins and Evolution of Humor 87
• Chapter 3 - Modern Theoretical Aspects of Humor 119
• Chapter 4 - Differential and Functional Aspects of Humor 227
• Chapter 5 - Methodological and Futuristic Aspects of Humor 367
• Chapter 6 - Annotated Bibliography of Humor Studies in Psychology (1970–2001) 443
• Name Index 531
• Subject Index 567
• About the Author 581