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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 laughter’s 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.
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The Comedy of Error (Hardcover)
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. What is humour? Why do we laugh? And how can we be funnier?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? Can you train yourself to be funnier? And why does explaining a joke make it less amusing rather than more so?In The Comedy of Error, Professor Jonathan Silvertown explores the science and philosophy behind why we laugh, and shows that understanding how humour really works can provide endless entertainment.'Jonathan Silvertown has written a thoroughly entertaining and erudite extended skit on the evolution of humour.'-Fiona Capp, Sydney Morning Herald'In The Comedy of Error, Professor Silvertown deploys many of the world's oldest jokes, coupled with some of our latest science, to unravel the similarities and differences in humour across cultures . A clever piece of work.'-Ross Fitzgerald, Spectator Australia'This book is funny . I think most people, male or female, will find this book amusing.'-The Sunday Times Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781922310095
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The Comedy of Error (Hardcover)
Published by
Scribe Publications, Carlton North, 2020
ISBN 10: 1922310093
ISBN 13: 9781922310095
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. What is humour? Why do we laugh? And how can we be funnier?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? Can you train yourself to be funnier? And why does explaining a joke make it less amusing rather than more so?In The Comedy of Error, Professor Jonathan Silvertown explores the science and philosophy behind why we laugh, and shows that understanding how humour really works can provide endless entertainment.'Jonathan Silvertown has written a thoroughly entertaining and erudite extended skit on the evolution of humour.'-Fiona Capp, Sydney Morning Herald'In The Comedy of Error, Professor Silvertown deploys many of the world's oldest jokes, coupled with some of our latest science, to unravel the similarities and differences in humour across cultures . A clever piece of work.'-Ross Fitzgerald, Spectator Australia'This book is funny . I think most people, male or female, will find this book amusing.'-The Sunday Times Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781922310095
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The Comedy of Error (Hardcover)
Published by
Scribe Publications, Carlton North, 2020
ISBN 10: 1922310093
ISBN 13: 9781922310095
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Hardcover
Seller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. What is humour? Why do we laugh? And how can we be funnier?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? Can you train yourself to be funnier? And why does explaining a joke make it less amusing rather than more so?In The Comedy of Error, Professor Jonathan Silvertown explores the science and philosophy behind why we laugh, and shows that understanding how humour really works can provide endless entertainment.'Jonathan Silvertown has written a thoroughly entertaining and erudite extended skit on the evolution of humour.'-Fiona Capp, Sydney Morning Herald'In The Comedy of Error, Professor Silvertown deploys many of the world's oldest jokes, coupled with some of our latest science, to unravel the similarities and differences in humour across cultures . A clever piece of work.'-Ross Fitzgerald, Spectator Australia'This book is funny . I think most people, male or female, will find this book amusing.'-The Sunday Times Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781922310095
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