Comic Relief - A Comprehensive Philosophy of Humor develops an inclusive theory that integrates psychological, aesthetic, and ethical issues relating to humor.
Offers an enlightening and accessible foray into the serious business of humor.
Reveals how standard theories of humor fail to explain its true nature and actually support traditional prejudices against humor as being antisocial, irrational, and foolish.
Argues that humor’s benefits overlap significantly with those of philosophy.
Includes a foreword by Robert Mankoff, Cartoon Editor of The New Yorker.

"Comic Relief is an engaging, wide-ranging discussion of how humor is defined within the disciplines of philosophy and history, as well as a brilliant and comprehensive overview of how it is used today. This book is a superb addition to the body of genuinely important works on humor." (Regina Barreca, University of Connecticut)