{"product_id":"humor-101-paperback","title":"Humor 101 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMitch Earleywine\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHumor is complex, and the author, Mitch Earleywine, does an exceptional job of covering the big bases of humor from a research perspective in a small space with a readable content. When I first picked up this book and began reading it, I was looking for depth. What I found was an overview and at the same time a very exciting way to provide an entrÈe into psychology-a vehicle for students to grab hold of topics central to psychology but studiedand researched in terms of modern themes, and particularly humor.\" \u003cb\u003e--PsycCRITIQUES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI've just finished reading Humor 101 with great interest and admiration. The book combines psychological research and practicality beautifully and humorously.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- Bob Mankoff\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCartoon Editor, The New Yorker Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn lucid, cheerful prose, Earleywine offers up the impossible: an explanation of humor that is as thoughtful, fascinating, and entertaining as humor itself.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElisa Albert\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor of, \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Dahlia\u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHow This Night is Different\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDr. Earleywine's witty insight on this topic will make you funny, happy, and wise. Mitch has that rare ability to clearly explain something that is mysterious as it is magical: the power of laughter. Read this book and laugh while you learn.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrett Siddell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSirius\/XM Satellite Radio Personality\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDr. Earleywine has written the perfect guide to understanding humor. No one else has the unique combination of witty stage time, outstanding teaching expertise, and impressive scientific background. You'll love this book.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDerrick Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinner, Ultimate Laff-Down\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat makes something funny?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow does humor impact health and psychological well-being?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow can you incorporate humor into everyday life?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA concise, reader-friendly introduction to an important but often underappreciated topic in modern psychology, \u003ci\u003e Humor 101\u003c\/i\u003e explains the role of comedy, jokes, and wit in the sciences and discusses why they are so important to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychology professor Dr. Mitch Earleywine draws from his personal experiences in stand-up comedy to focus on how humor can regulate emotion, reduce anxiety and defuse tense situations, expose pretensions, build personal relationships, and much more. He irreverently debunks the pseudoscience on the topic of humor and leaves readers not only funnier, but better informed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Psych 101 Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShort, reader-friendly introductions to cutting-edge topics in psychology. With key concepts, controversial topics, and fascinating accounts of up-to-the-minute research, \u003ci\u003eThe Psych 101 Series\u003c\/i\u003e is a valuable resource for all students of psychology and anyone interested in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Humor is complex, and the author, Mitch Earleywine, does an exceptional job of covering the big bases of humor from a research perspective in a small space with a readable content. When I first picked up this book and began reading it, I was looking for depth. What I found was an overview and at the same time a very exciting way to provide an entr?e into psychology?a vehicle for students to grab hold of topics central to psychology but studied and researched in terms of modern themes, and particularly humor.\"--PsycCRITIQUES \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e?I?ve just finished reading Humor 101 with great interest and admiration. The book combines psychological research and practicality beautifully and humorously.?\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Bob Mankoff\u003cbr\u003e Cartoon Editor, The New Yorker Magazine \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"\"In lucid, cheerful prose, Earleywine offers up the impossible: an explanation of humor that is as thoughtful, fascinating, and entertaining as humor itself.\"\"\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElisa Albert\u003cbr\u003e Author of, \"The Book of Dahlia\"and \"How This Night is Different\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"\"Dr. Earleywine's witty insight on this topic will make you funny, happy, and wise. Mitch has that rare ability to clearly explain something that is mysterious as it is magical: the power of laughter. Read this book and laugh while you learn.\"\"\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrett Siddell\u003cbr\u003e Sirius\/XM Satellite Radio Personality \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"\"Dr. Earleywine has written the perfect guide to understanding humor. No one else has the unique combination of witty stage time, outstanding teaching expertise, and impressive scientific background. You'll love this book.\"\"\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDerrick Jackson\u003cbr\u003e Winner, Ultimate Laff-Down \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e What makes something funny? How does humor impact health and psychological well-being? How can you incorporate humor into everyday life? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA concise, reader-friendly introduction to an important but often underappreciated topic in modern psychology, \" Humor 101\" explains the role of comedy, jokes, and wit in the sciences and discusses why they are so important to understand. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePsychology professor Dr. Mitch Earleywine draws from his personal experiences in stand-up comedy to focus on how humor can regulate emotion, reduce anxiety and defuse tense situations, expose pretensions, build personal relationships, and much more. He irreverently debunks the pseudoscience on the topic of humor and leaves readers not only funnier, but better informed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Psych 101 Series \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Short, reader-friendly introductions to cutting-edge topics in psychology. With key concepts, controversial topics, and fascinating accounts of up-to-the-minute research, \" The Psych 101 Series\" is a valuable resource for all students of psychology and anyone interested in the field. \"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.58 x 7.99 x 5.08 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 15, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42737603117119,"sku":"9780826106087","price":88.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/d453c651d3b92066f2614780626edf76.webp?v=1765150468","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/humor-101-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}