The International Society for Humor Studies (ISHS) is a scholarly and professional organization dedicated to the advancement of humor research. Many of the Society's members are university and college professors in the Arts and Humanities, Biological and Social Sciences, and Education.  The Society also includes professionals in the fields of counseling, management, nursing, journalism, and theater.  All of our members are interested in humor's many facets, including its role in business, entertainment, and health care as well as how humor varies according to culture, age, gender, purpose, and context.

    

As part of our activities, we publish a quarterly journal and newsletter and hold an annual international conference. The 2007 ISHS Conference was held in Newport, Rhode Island and our 2008 Conference will be held at the University of Alcala outside of Madrid, Spain. Click the links here to see the 2007 Conference Program or to visit the 2008 Conference Website.

   

Click on this page's links to learn more about the Society's journal, past and upcoming conferences, membership, and resources. ISHS Members, click on ISHS News for recent newsletters, information on book discounts, and a recent article by Alleen and Don Nilsen on their work over the last 25 years to develop a community of humor scholars.

     

Click here to read the ISHS Constitution