Conversational joking

Humor in Everyday Talk

Bibliographic Data

ID24246250
AuthorsNeal R Norrick
Year1993
Pages175
Publication date1993-01-01
Open AccessNo
TypeBOOK
Reviewed byConversational Joking: Humor in Everyday Talk, Zdenek Salzmann, 1994
VenueConversational joking (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherIndiana University Press (PUBLISHER • US)
ISBN9780253341112
Open LibraryOL1716969M
LanguageEN
Citations received123

This book investigates these and other forms of humor that enliven everyday conversation, examining the ways humor helps us break the ice, fill awkward silences, smooth the way for requests, and build group solidarity. Norrick demonstrates that an account of joking is a necessary part of any complete description of conversation. At the same time, he shows that conversation is the natural home of many forms of humor. We can understand these only if we can explain why and how they are used in everyday talk. Norrick's close study of joking provides new insights into both verbal humor and the nature of conversation. Conversational Joking builds on recent developments in discourse analysis and linguistic pragmatics, and on current work in the study of humor, narrative, and social interaction. It provides a coherent perspective on conversational joking and makes a major contribution to our understanding of humor, conversation, and face-to-face interaction. -- from http://www.barnesandnoble.com (June 16, 2014).

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