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The language of humor : an introduction

Nilsen, Alleen Pace, author, Nilsen, Don Lee Fred, author

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\"Introduction: Much of today's communication is carried out through various kinds of humor, and we therefore need to be able to understand its many aspects. Written by two of the world's leading pioneers in humor studies, Alleen and Don Nilsen explore how humor can be explained across the numerous sub-disciplines of linguistics. Drawing on examples from language play and jokes in a range of real-life contexts, such as art, business, marketing, comedy, creative writing, science, journalism, and politics, the authors use their own theory of 'Features, Functions, and Subjects of Humor' to analyze humor across all disciplines. Each highly accessible chapter uses a rich array of examples to stimulate discussion and interaction even in large classes. Supplemental PowerPoints to accompany each of the twenty-five chapters are available online, taking many of the insights from the chapters for further interactional discussions with the students\" -- Provided by publisher.

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Subject: Wit and humor History and criticism. / Wit and humor Social aspects.
• ISBN: 9781108416542, 9781108403962

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
PN6147.N55 2019	2	BOOK	AUTOSTORE