Meyer, John,  1964- <br/><br/>
Understanding humor through communication :  why be funny, anyway / 
John Meyer. 
 - 1 online resource (146 pages) :  illustrations 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Acknowledgments -- A communicative introduction to humor -- Humor as life pattern disruption -- Theories of humor origin -- Humor as uniting and dividing -- Functions of humor in communication -- Humor's "black box" : a model of individual humor choice -- Characteristics of individual humor -- Humor and persuasion -- Humor in organizations and cultures -- Humor in personal relationships -- Dangers of humor for relationships -- A social model of humor -- Bibliography. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781498503174 (e-book) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Interpersonal communication.<br/>Wit and humor--Social aspects.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HM1166  / .M4896 2015 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>302