“The Complexity of Workplace Humour provides a 'cache of stories and legends' that contributes to the internal tone and the externally perceived ethos of a work establishment. … From a wealth of personal observation of humor in work situations, Plester has written a reflective, rich and sophisticated tapestry of theory, supported with some data.” (Maren Rawlings, Humor, Vol. 31 (03), August, 2018)“The Complexity of Workplace Humour: Laughter, Jokers and the Dark Side of Humour represents a culmination of 12 years of ethnographic research on humor in the workplace. … This book will likely interest scholars involved in researching the development, policing, and promotion of humor in organized environments … . In sum, Plester’s work provides thoughtful reflection on humor in organizations.” (Richard D. Harvey and Heather Walker, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 61 (20), May, 2016)

• Chapter 1: The Set-Up.- Chapter 2: Theorising Humor.- Chapter 3: Execution of a Joke: Types and Functions of Humor.- Chapter 4: Send in the Clowns.- Chapter 5: Boundaries.- Chapter 6: The Punch Line: Transgression and the Dark Side.- Chapter 7: Getting the Joke: Applause and Laughter.

“The Complexity of Workplace Humour provides a 'cache of stories and legends' that contributes to the internal tone and the externally perceived ethos of a work establishment. … From a wealth of personal observation of humor in work situations, Plester has written a reflective, rich and sophisticated tapestry of theory, supported with some data.” (Maren Rawlings, Humor, Vol. 31 (03), August, 2018)“The Complexity of Workplace Humour: Laughter, Jokers and the Dark Side of Humour represents a culmination of 12 years of ethnographic research on humor in the workplace. … This book will likely interest scholars involved in researching the development, policing, and promotion of humor in organized environments … . In sum, Plester’s work provides thoughtful reflection on humor in organizations.” (Richard D. Harvey and Heather Walker, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 61 (20), May, 2016)

• Chapter 1: The Set-Up.- Chapter 2: Theorising Humor.- Chapter 3: Execution of a Joke: Types and Functions of Humor.- Chapter 4: Send in the Clowns.- Chapter 5: Boundaries.- Chapter 6: The Punch Line: Transgression and the Dark Side.- Chapter 7: Getting the Joke: Applause and Laughter.

“The Complexity of Workplace Humour provides a 'cache of stories and legends' that contributes to the internal tone and the externally perceived ethos of a work establishment. … From a wealth of personal observation of humor in work situations, Plester has written a reflective, rich and sophisticated tapestry of theory, supported with some data.” (Maren Rawlings, Humor, Vol. 31 (03), August, 2018)“The Complexity of Workplace Humour: Laughter, Jokers and the Dark Side of Humour represents a culmination of 12 years of ethnographic research on humor in the workplace. … This book will likely interest scholars involved in researching the development, policing, and promotion of humor in organized environments … . In sum, Plester’s work provides thoughtful reflection on humor in organizations.” (Richard D. Harvey and Heather Walker, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 61 (20), May, 2016)

• Chapter 1: The Set-Up.- Chapter 2: Theorising Humor.- Chapter 3: Execution of a Joke: Types and Functions of Humor.- Chapter 4: Send in the Clowns.- Chapter 5: Boundaries.- Chapter 6: The Punch Line: Transgression and the Dark Side.- Chapter 7: Getting the Joke: Applause and Laughter.