Reduced Laughter
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Reduced Laughter
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Author : Helen Paynter
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2016-05-30
Reduced Laughter written by Helen Paynter and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-30 with Religion categories.
In this book Helen Paynter offers a radical re-evalution of the central section of Kings. Reading with attention to the literary devices of carnivalization and mirroring, she demonstrates that it contains a florid satire on kings, prophets and nations. Building on the work of humorists, literary critics and biblical scholars, the author constructs diagnostic criteria for carnivalization (seriocomedy), and identifies an abundance of these features within the Elijah/Elisha and Aram narratives, showing how literary mirroring further enhances their satirical effect. This book will be of particular interest to students and scholars concerned with the Hebrew Bible as literature but will be valued by those who favour more historical approaches for its insights into the Hebrew text.
Mikhail Bakhtin
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Author : Gary Saul Morson
language : en
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Release Date : 1990
Mikhail Bakhtin written by Gary Saul Morson and has been published by Stanford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Literary Criticism categories.
Books about thinkers require a kind of unity that their thought may not possess. This cautionary statement is especially applicable to Mikhail Bakhtin, whose intellectual development displays a diversity of insights that cannot be easily integrated or accurately described in terms of a single overriding concern. Indeed, in a career spanning some sixty years, he experienced both dramatic and gradual changes in his thinking, returned to abandoned insights that he then developed in unexpected ways, and worked through new ideas only loosely related to his earlier concerns Small wonder, then, that Bakhtin should have speculated on the relations among received notions of biography, unity, innovation, and the creative process. Unity--with respect not only to individuals but also to art, culture, and the world generally--is usually understood as conformity to an underlying structure or an overarching scheme. Bakhtin believed that this idea of unity contradicts the possibility of true creativity. For if everything conforms to a preexisting pattern, then genuine development is reduced to mere discovery, to a mere uncovering of something that, in a strong sense, is already there. And yet Bakhtin accepted that some concept of unity was essential. Without it, the world ceases to make sense and creativity again disappears, this time replaced by the purely aleatory. There would again be no possibility of anything meaningfully new. The grim truth of these two extremes was expressed well by Borges: an inescapable labyrinth could consist of an infinite number of turns or of no turns at all. Bakhtin attempted to rethink the concept of unity in order to allow for the possibility of genuine creativity. The goal, in his words, was a "nonmonologic unity," in which real change (or "surprisingness") is an essential component of the creative process. As it happens, such change was characteristic of Bakhtin's own thought, which seems to have developed by continually diverging from his initial intentions. Although it would not necessarily follow that the development of Bakhtin's thought corresponded to his ideas about unity and creativity, we believe that in this case his ideas on nonmonologic unity are useful in understanding his own thought--as well as that of other thinkers whose careers are comparably varied and productive.
Dimensions Of Laughter In Crime And Punishment
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Author : John Spiegel
language : en
Publisher: Susquehanna University Press
Release Date : 2000
Dimensions Of Laughter In Crime And Punishment written by John Spiegel and has been published by Susquehanna University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Literary Criticism categories.
"Since human laughter served, in a sense, as Dostoevsky's model, the author pays some heed to the highly controversial subject of real-life laughter, along with the leading theories that seek to elucidate its causes and implications.".
The Laughing Cure
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Author : Brian King
language : en
Publisher: Skyhorse
Release Date : 2016-05-03
The Laughing Cure written by Brian King and has been published by Skyhorse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-03 with Health & Fitness categories.
Dr. Brian King is a psychologist and stand-up comedian whose humor therapy seminars are attended by more than ten thousand people each year. In The Laughing Cure, King combines wit with medical research to reveal the benefits of laughter and humor on physical and emotional health. King’s language is humorous and uplifting, and his advice is backed in science. The Laughing Cure features clinical studies and interviews with some of the nation’s top doctors that prove that laughter lowers blood pressure, reduces stress hormones, increases muscle flexion, boosts immune systems, and triggers endorphins. It’s been shown to relieve depression, to produce a general sense of wellbeing, even to make us more productive, loving, and kind. The Laughing Cure presents step-by-step guidance and proven techniques to embrace laughter as both medicine for current conditions and preventative medicine. This highly unique and enjoyable read explains why much-talked about, but little understood methods of therapy like those embraced by acclaimed humor doctor Patch Adams—played by Robyn Williams in a 1998 film—and laughter yoga actually work. Growing up, King wanted to be a stand-up comic; his PhD. was his backup plan. Little did he know, the impact his unique situation would put him in, the way it would allow him to help others. Very few doctors have the ability to heal the way that King does; his method is cheap, easy, chemical-free—even fun. With The Laughing Cure, readers will learn how—and why—laughter saves lives.
Why Laughing Matters
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Author : Dan Dippery
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Release Date : 2014-11-06
Why Laughing Matters written by Dan Dippery and has been published by Createspace Independent Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-06 with Self-Help categories.
This is a easy-to-read How-To book written to make people's lives better; filled with brief explanations of how and why humor and laughter truly are the “Best Prescription,” it shows how physical science, psychology and history all make that case. The author seasons the narrative with funny stories, his cartoons and quotes from Woody Allen, Dr. Seuss, Maya Angelou and others.Chapter 1 - How and why laughing heals: Looks at the sciences and successes of laughter in healing;Chapter 2 - Reducing stress and pain with laughter: Explores the causes of our discomfort and solutions; Chapter 3 -“Laugh and the world laughs with You.” The social scene; shows how humor can help at work, at home, everywhere;Chapter 4 - The who, what, when, where & how to humor yourself: An easy-to-follow roadmap to put laughter back in your life.Chapter 5 - Where the Laughs are: A treasure of resources; laugh generators, including movies, TV, book and articles. The book's subtitle says it all: It's about “How to use humor…to heal yourself, to reduce stress, to sleep better (without the pills)and live a happier, healthier life. All for FREE!“The design is great. Very inviting. Easy to read and fine examples of the redemptive power of a chuckle. I think the book can be seriously helpful to people who are ill as well as healthy sourpuss people, if some loving friend will get the book to them.” Jim Allen, Producer, Steve Allen comedy writer"I have to tell you how much I enjoyed your book. I laughed a lot and it was a good reminder of how much a sense of humor can get us through almost anything." Perri O'Shaughnessy, Author
The Humor Revolution
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Author : Alice
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2008-03
The Humor Revolution written by Alice and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-03 with Health & Fitness categories.
Do you want to laugh more and stress less? You can when you join The Humor Revolution led by Dr. Alice Glasser, a public health physician. She unveils startling findings on how humor can benefit your mind and body, and relieve stress making you a healthier and happier person. You don't have to live your life as if you're in need of a teddy bear to hug! Armed with her Weapons of Laugh Instruction and a cache of hilarious tales from her book Where Can I Be Decaffeinated? Dr. Alice uses Laughs on Learning to show you how to seek out and develop more humor in your life. Discover your Laughter IQ as you create your own Humor Self-Portrait. Learn how humor can relieve stress from everyday life to emotionally complex issues. Find out why humor is the ultimate Feel Good LIfestyle Choice. Fast-paced, funny and fact-filled this is a revolution not to be missed!
Therapeutic Benefits Of Laughter
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Author : Guillermo VICIC
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-03-28
Therapeutic Benefits Of Laughter written by Guillermo VICIC and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-28 with categories.
Not surprisingly, humor and laughter are great for the mood. Many studies have shown that laughter and humor are excellent stress relievers and effective at lowering anxiety by increasing levels of the "happy" brain chemicals, dopamine, and serotonin. Cortisol and epinephrine (the stress hormones) decrease with laughter. A study involving "laughing yoga" classes, found that participants reported increased vigor and reduced tension. 1,2 Laughter has also been shown to alleviate depression and improve sleep quality. This book may give you: Humor Theories: The Physiological Benefits Of Laughter Therapeutic Benefits Of Laughter: Medical Treatments, Procedures Of Humor Mental Benefits Of Laughter: How Humor And Laughter Affect Us
Laughter Yoga
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Author : Madan Kataria
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2020-04-07
Laughter Yoga written by Madan Kataria and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-07 with Self-Help categories.
'Laughter yoga is a perfect way to laugh and get exercise at the same time...I've tried it, and it works.' - Oprah Winfrey With Laughter Yoga, join the worldwide movement and discover how laughter really is the best medicine! This book will show you how to bring laughter into your life at any time of the day - no special equipment needed, no new wardrobe, no expensive classes, not even a sense of humour! Laughter Yoga is all about voluntary laughter - how you can learn to laugh even in the absence of humorous stimuli, and reap the extraordinary, scientifically proven benefits, which include stress reduction, pain relief, weight loss and enhanced mood. If you act happy, you'll become happy - your body can't tell the difference. The exercises in Laughter Yoga combine voluntary laughter with yogic breathing to give you a full mind-body workout. And it turns out that laughter is the fastest way to reduce stress and the best kind of cardio: 30 minutes of hearty laughter is equal to thirty minutes on the rowing machine. 'Laughter connects you with people. It's almost impossible to maintain any kind of distance or any sense of social hierarchy when you're just howling with laughter. Laughter is a force for democracy.' - John Cleese, after visiting a laughter club in Mumbai during the filming of BBC's TV series The Human Face 'Laughter yoga exemplifies a form of 'right-brain thinking' that managers should promote.' - Daniel H. Pink
Can Humor And Laughter Be Used To Effectively Reduce Physical Pain
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Author : Leslie Anne Hickcox
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Can Humor And Laughter Be Used To Effectively Reduce Physical Pain written by Leslie Anne Hickcox and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with categories.
Funny Joke Book
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Author : Adrian Kapusta
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-12-25
Funny Joke Book written by Adrian Kapusta and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-25 with categories.
5 reasons for laughing : 1. Laughter reduces pain Good mood is a relief for patients struggling with chronic pain. This is the result of research presented in 2013 at the congress of the European Federation of Pain EFIC in Florence. Laughter increases the body's tolerance to pain, endorphins are released, which reduces muscle tension and simply distracts attention from unpleasant ailments," explains the research co-author Dr Thomas Benz. During one of the experiments, people laughing while watching "Monty Python's" were able to hold their hands in icy water longer than those who were not amused by the comedy. 2 Laughing increases immunity A good mood can help us to fight diseases and also strengthen our immune system. When we laugh, we breathe a diaphragm that stimulates the purification of the lymphatic system from toxins, and the increased number of lymphocytes circulating in the blood protects us from disease. Laughter also reduces inflammation. In 1996, 41 people with rheumatoid arthritis who were in a good mood, reduced the level of cytokines causing the disease, participated in a study conducted in Japan. 3 Laughing reduces stress It is not without reason that stressful situations are said to be "unloaded with humor". Spontaneous, sincere laughter relaxes perfectly, makes our whole body vibrate, blood starts to circulate faster, breathing deepens and thus reduces tension. Researchers from the University of California have examined the blood of comedy film viewers. Their levels of beta-endorphins and growth hormone have increased, which can be clearly associated with improving well-being and lowering stress levels. 4. Laughter helps prevent heart disease 15 minutes of laughter a day is the same benefit to the heart as 30 minutes of cardio exercise. Experts from Harvard School of Public Health found that optimists are less likely to suffer from cardiovascular problems and that the risk of heart disease in happy people is half that. Researchers suppose that a positive attitude can lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. 5. Laughter burns calories Dr. Maciej Buchowski from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine conducted a study which shows that when we laugh, we use more energy and thus burn calories faster. From an intense laugh you can burn up to 120 calories in 10 minutes!
