Hypostashi laughter. Ritual, tradition and humor

Artemova Yu.A. Hypostashi laughter. The ritual, tradition and humor in the life of any society, laughter belongs to a noticeable place. Laughter as an expression of the joy of being. Laughter through tears. Mocking mockery. Hysterical laughter ... These are only individual examples of funny behavior within our culture. Is the situation that generating laughter in other cultures similar? Is laughter only in a pleasant way to pass leisure, and humor is one of the genres of literature and stage art? Or is it a vital ability of a person who performs important social functions? Answers are offered in this monograph. Students and humanitarian specialists, as well as a wide circle of readers