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Written for all who are interested in the mechanics of humor, Sweet Madness presents a general discussion and introduction to the roles of paradox, metaphor, and fantasy in humor. The operation of the implicit and the unconscious in humor; the importance of humor to human life; and the development, from childhood on, of the sense of humor are discussed.

The background for this serious study is drawn from such fields as psychiatry, psychology, anthropology, and sociology. William F. Fry, in this work, presents a new theory of the structure of humor based on the sometimes little understood psychological processes experienced by those who use humor or are exposed to humor. It is these relationships with other fields of study that allows for this investigation into the anatomy of humor.

Fry, in this outstanding and erudite volume, takes a giant step in furthering our thinking about humor in transactional terms. Humor and a sense of humor are a vital part of human interactions, and as such, this book has much to contribute to the study of psychology, cultural, communications, and of coursehumor itself.

Written for all who are interested in the mechanics of humor, Sweet Madness presents a general discussion and introduction to the roles of paradox, metaphor, and fantasy in humor. The operation of the implicit and the unconscious in humor; the importance of humor to human life; and the development, from childhood on, of the sense of humor are discussed. The background for this serious study is drawn from such fields as psychiatry, psychology, anthropology, and sociology. William F. Fry, in this work, presents a new theory of the structure of humor based on the sometimes little understood psychological processes experienced by those who use humor or are exposed to humor. It is these relationships with other fields of study that allows for this investigation into the anatomy of humor. Fry, in this outstanding and erudite volume, takes a giant step in furthering our thinking about humor in transactional terms. Humor and a sense of humor are a vital part of human interactions, and as such, this book has much to contribute to the study of psychology, cultural, communications, and of coursehumor itself.

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Fully illustrated with diagrams and property charts, this booklet introduces the non-scientist to the mainstream world of nylon plastics manufacturing. This easy to read publication provides information on the nylon plastic family's chemical composition, product applications, physical properties, and common trade names. Included is a glossary of terms used on the shop floor and in customer order writing. This booklet brings the essential facts of nylon plastics manufacturing to the fingertips of all company personnel, eliminating hours of research through volumes of technical manuals.

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Fully illustrated with diagrams and property charts, this booklet introduces the non-scientist to the mainstream world of vinyl plastics manufacturing. This easy to read publication provides information on the vinyl plastic family's chemical composition, product applications, physical properties, and common trade names. Included is a glossary of terms used on the shop floor and in customer order writing. This booklet brings the essential facts of vinyl plastics manufacturing to the fingertips of all company personnel, eliminating hours of research through volumes of technical manuals.

Fully illustrated with diagrams and property charts, this booklet introduces the non-scientist to the mainstream world of cellulosic plastics manufacturing. This easy to read publication provides information on the cellulosic plastic family's chemical composition, product applications, physical properties, and common trade names. Included is a glossary of terms used on the shop floor and in customer order writing. This booklet brings the essential facts of cellulosic plastics manufacturing to the fingertips of all company personnel, eliminating hours of research through volumes of technical manuals.