Explorations in Humor Studies : Humor Research Project

Working towards a multifaceted debate on humor and related phenomena, this book is a comprehensive reflection of the contributors' shared interest in various dimensions of humor and its manifold applications.

It is composed of a selection of writings that provide important insights into language used for humorous purposes.

Theoretical discussions are complemented by an assortment of case studies in linguistics, culture, literature, and translation, as well as in visual and media studies.