The Comedy of Error: why evolution made us laugh

Jonathan Silvertown

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Langue : anglais

Edité par Scribe Publications, United Kingdom, London, 2020

1913348180 / 9781913348182

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What is humour? Why do we laugh? And why is the root of a good joke almost always error? Good jokes, bad jokes, clever jokes, dad jokes the desire to laugh is universal. But why do we find some gags hilarious, whilst others fall flat? Why does explaining a joke make it less amusing rather than more so? Why is laughter contagious, and why did it evolve in the first place? Using the oldest jokes and the latest science, in The Comedy of Error, Professor Jonathan Silvertown investigates why we laugh: from laughters evolutionary origins, to similarities and differences in humour across cultures, and even why being funny makes us sexier. As this unique book demonstrates, understanding how humour really works can provide endless entertainment. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Titre
The Comedy of Error: why evolution made us laugh
Auteur
Jonathan Silvertown
Éditeur
Scribe Publications, United Kingdom, London
Année de publication
2020
État de l'article
Very Good
Reliure
Paperback
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 10 chiffres
1913348180
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9781913348182
Poids de l'article
249 grammes
Dimensions
129.0 x 198.0

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