Full Product Details
Author: John C. Meyer
Publisher: Lexington Books
Imprint: Lexington Books
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 23.30cm
Weight: 0.227kg
ISBN: 9781498503181
ISBN 10: 1498503187
Pages: 114
Publication Date: 14 April 2017
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
John C. Meyer thoroughly covers many of the classical and philosophical works in humor studies. However, Meyer's most meaningful contributions are his explanations of humor functions and the communicative implications of humor usage. This book is a must read for communication scholars and people interested in studying humor. -- Matthew C. Ramsey, Shippensburg University The study of humorous communication has truly expanded and grown into its own. Meyers' book illustrates the array of diverse humor-related topics, pulled together in one source. A great resource for anyone beginning to study humor and communication processes. -- Melanie Booth-Butterfield, West Virginia University Understanding Humor through Communication does an excellent job of summarizing and expanding upon his work on humor functions. Meyer demonstrates the range of contexts where humorous communication contributes to important outcomes. This book is a welcome addition to the field of Communication studies. -- Nathan Miczo, Western Illinois University
John C. Meyer thoroughly covers many of the classical and philosophical works in humor studies. However, Meyer’s most meaningful contributions are his explanations of humor functions and the communicative implications of humor usage. This book is a must read for communication scholars and people interested in studying humor. -- Matthew C. Ramsey, Shippensburg University The study of humorous communication has truly expanded and grown into its own. Meyers’ book illustrates the array of diverse humor-related topics, pulled together in one source. A great resource for anyone beginning to study humor and communication processes. -- Melanie Booth-Butterfield, West Virginia University Understanding Humor through Communication does an excellent job of summarizing and expanding upon his work on humor functions. Meyer demonstrates the range of contexts where humorous communication contributes to important outcomes. This book is a welcome addition to the field of Communication studies. -- Nathan Miczo, Western Illinois University
Author Information
John C. Meyer is professor of communication studies at the University of Southern Mississippi.
