Humor Us

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.

שנה

2016

שפה

English

הוצאה

Wipf & Stock Publishers

מהדורות

4

עמודים

194

ISBN

9781498290395

מקור הנתונים: Wikidata