Humor Psychology: A New Perspective

Author: Tang Xiao
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: Humor is an integral part of national quality. Americans' humor is unrestrained, French humor is witty and passionate, British humor maintains a touch of gentility, while Eastern humor tends to be subtle and introspective. China has always had a unique approach to humor, which is fully reflected in the works of pre-Qin philosophers, subsequent novels, notes, collections, and dozens of joke anthologies. This book provides an incisive analysis and in-depth exploration of humor psychology, covering its content and form, theory and practice, from popular humor to humor in various art forms. It comprehensively summarizes the intrinsic laws of humor psychology while detailing numerous methods and techniques for humor expression. The fluent and vivid descriptions allow readers to not only understand the psychology of humor but also appreciate a wide range of lively and entertaining joke examples. Humor is an indispensable spiritual nourishment in daily life. It is believed that this book will greatly benefit readers who are eager to learn humor, enhance their personal charm, and make their lives more enjoyable.