Ha! : the science of when we laugh and why /

"Humor, like pornography, is famously difficult to define. We know it when we see it, but is there any way to figure out what we really find funny? In this fascinating investigation into the science of humor and laughter, neuroscientist Scott Weems uncovers what's happening in our heads wh...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Weems, Scott (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, [2014]
Temas:
Wit and humor > Therapeutic use.
Wit and humor in medicine.
Laughter.
Laughter
Humour > Emploi en thérapeutique.
Humour en médecine.
Rire.
PSYCHOLOGY > Cognitive Psychology.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Neuroscience.
PSYCHOLOGY > Social Psychology.
Wit and humor in medicine
Wit and humor > Therapeutic use
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • "What is?" The elusive concept of mirth
  • Cocaine, chocolate, and Mr. Bean
  • The kick of the discovery
  • Stopover at the Empire State Building
  • What for?" Humor and who we are
  • Specialization is for insects
  • Our computer overlords
  • "So what?" Becoming a more jovial person
  • The Bill Cosby effect
  • Humor dances
  • Oh, the places you'll go.

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