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Mathematics and Humor: A Study of the Logic of Humor
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Reissue edition from Turtleback Books (January 1, 1980)
9781417775668 | details & prices | 8.00 × 8.25 × 0.75 in. | 0.85 lbs | List price $27.00
About: Analyzes the logical structure of various types of mathematical proofs and jokes, showing how humor and mathematics are related by common creative processes and discussing Thom's 'catastrophe theory' to describe how switches, reversals, and jumps in meaning are used in humor
About: Analyzes the logical structure of various types of mathematical proofs and jokes, showing how humor and mathematics are related by common creative processes and discussing Thom's 'catastrophe theory' to describe how switches, reversals, and jumps in meaning are used in humor