Laughter
Robert R. Provine
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Laughter
Published
2000
Publisher
Viking
Pages
258
ISBN-13
9780670893751
ISBN-10
0670893757
Description
"Whether overheard in a crowded restaurant, as punctuation to the intimate conversation of lovers, or as the noisy guffaws on a TV laugh track, laughter is a fundamental part of the texture of everyday life. It is so fundamental, in fact, that we tend to forget how strange - and how important - it is. Yet while laughter is one of the most common human behaviors, it has, until recently, escaped the scientific scrutiny that has dissected every other aspect of our characters." "For the past ten years, however, Dr. Robert Provine, professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, has studied this complex and often puzzling phenomenon, and through his research has established himself as the world's leading expert on laughing. In Laughter he presents an erudite, wide-ranging, witty, and long-overdue exploration of a frequently surprising subject."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
Le rire; essai sur la signification du comique
Anatomy of an illness as perceived by the patient
Little Miss Sunshine (Little Miss Books #4)
Mechanics for Engineers, Statics & Dynamics
The city boy
Little Miss Giggles
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Laughter?
This edition of Laughter has approximately 258 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Laughter?
For most readers, Laughter typically takes between 5h 23m and 3h 35m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 18m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 64,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Laughter?
The estimated word count for Laughter is approximately 64,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Laughter?
Laughter was written by Robert R. Provine.
When was Laughter published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.