Jokes and Their Relations
| Author | : Elliott Oring |
| Publisher | : University Press of Kentucky |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 1992-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0813117747 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780813117744 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Jokes and Their Relations by : Elliott Oring
Download or read book Jokes and Their Relations written by Elliott Oring and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elliott Oring offers a fresh perspective on jokes and related forms of humor. Criticizing and modifying traditional concepts and methods of analysis, he delineates an approach that can explain the peculiarities of a wide variety of humorous expression. Written in an accessible and engaging style, this book will appeal to scholar and layman alike--to anyone who has ever wondered how jokes work and what they mean.
