Humor Us
Donald Capps · 2016
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About the book
This book addresses the fact that Americans tend to live under a considerable amount of stress, tension, and anxiety, and suggests that humor can be helpful in alleviating their distress. It posits that humor is a useful placebo in this regard; cites studies that show that humor moderates life stress; considers the relationship of religion and humor, especially as means to alleviate anxiety; proposes that Jesus had a sense of humor; suggests that his parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard has humorous implications for the relief of occupational stress; explores the relationship of gossip and. -- Provided by publisher.
Book details
- Year
- 2016
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Wipf & Stock Publishers
- Editions
- 4
- Pages
- 194
- ISBN
- 9781498290395
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