Our mothers shape us in myriad ways, many of which we don't appreciate until we are fully grown. This book talks about everything that mothers do. Here, adult daughters and sons recall their own mothers' insightful beliefs, special words of advice, and acts of wisdom in all sorts of circumstances, whether times are tough or the going's great.
Anthropological writings on humour are not numerous, but they do contain insight into the social processes that underlie joking and laughter. This volume examines the cognitive, social, and moral aspects of humour and its potential to bring about a sense of mutual understanding, even among different and possibly hostile people.