The psychology of humor : an integrative approach

"The Psychology of Humor reviews the literature, integrating dispersed findings from across subdisciplines in psychology, as well as related fields such as anthropology, biology, computer science, linguistics, and sociology."--BOOK JACKET. Introduction of the psychology of humor -- Theories and early research I -- Theories and early research II -- The cognitive psychology of humor -- The social psychology of humor -- The psychobiology of humor and laughter -- Personality approaches to the sense of humor -- The developmental psychology of humor -- Humor and mental health -- Humor and psychical health -- Applications of humor in psychotherapy, education, and the workplace