Humor and Aging
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- Synopsis
- Humor and Aging deals with humor throughout the life span, although primary attention is given to humor about and by the elderly. The book contains theoretical and review material from infancy to old age and includes empirical studies of death and dying in both our own and other societies. The book is divided into four parts. Part I considers theoretical models of humor development across the life span and discusses physiological, psychological, and sociological processes. Part II deals with ways of considering humor and aging from different vantage points. These include (1) humor about people of different ages; (2) humor for people of different ages; and (3) humor by people of different ages. Part III addresses the grim subject of death and dying and how it lends itself to humorous treatment in our own and other societies. Part IV contains brief empirical reports. Since scientific research in humor and aging is only beginning, it seems important to discuss pilot work in hopes that others will follow. Finally, an epilogue by Loeb and Wood presents a compelling theoretical approach.
- Copyright:
- 1986
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 314 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781483269948
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780125137904
- Publisher:
- Elsevier Science
- Date of Addition:
- 07/19/21
- Copyrighted By:
- Elsevier Science & Technology
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Social Studies
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Edited by:
- Lucille Nahemow
- Edited by:
- Kathleen A. McCluskey-Fawcett
- Edited by:
- Paul E. McGhee
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