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The Linguistic Analysis Of Jokes (Routledge Studies In Linguistics)
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This Book Starts From Three Observations. First, The Use Of Humour Is A Complex, Puzzling, And Idiosyncratically Human Form Of Behaviour (And Hence Is Of Scientific Interest). Second, There Is Currently No Theory Of How Humour Works. Third, One Useful Step Towards A Theory Of Humour Is To Analyze Humorous Items In Precise Detail, In Order To Understand Their Mechanisms.The Author Begins By Considering How To Study Jokes Rigorously: The Assumptions To Make, The Guidelines To Follow And The Pitfalls To Avoid. A Critique Of Other Work On Humour Is Also Provided. This Introduces Some Important Concepts, And Also Demonstrates The Lack Of Agreement About What A Theory Of Humour Should Look Like. The Language Devices Used In Various Jokes, Such As Puns Or Humour Based On Misinterpretation, Are Analysed In Detail. The Central Part Of The Book Develops, And Demonstrates, Proposals For How Best To Analyze The Workings Of Simple Jokes. Finally, The Author Makes Some General Suggestions About The Language Devices That Seem To Be Central To The Construction Of Jokes.The Linguistic Analysis Of Jokes Will Be Invaluable For Researchers And Advanced Students Of Humour Research, Linguistics And Cognitive Science.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Linguistic Analysis of Jokes'? A: The book primarily focuses on analyzing the mechanisms of humor through a linguistic lens, examining how jokes are constructed and understood.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Linguistic Analysis of Jokes' is Graeme Ritchie.
- Q: When was 'The Linguistic Analysis of Jokes' published? A: The book was published on October 16, 2003.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in humor research? A: This book is aimed at researchers and advanced students, so it may be more suitable for those with a background in humor research, linguistics, or cognitive science.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Linguistic Analysis of Jokes' contain? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Does the book provide a theory about how humor works? A: While the book discusses the lack of consensus on a theory of humor, it aims to analyze jokes in detail to contribute to the understanding of humor mechanisms.
- Q: What concepts are introduced in 'The Linguistic Analysis of Jokes'? A: The book introduces important concepts related to the language devices used in jokes, such as puns and humor based on misinterpretation.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding different types of jokes? A: Yes, it provides a detailed analysis of various types of jokes and the language devices central to their construction.
- Q: Is there a critique of existing humor research in this book? A: Yes, the author critiques other work on humor and discusses the differing opinions on what a theory of humor should entail.