From "blame by praise" to "praise by blame": Analysis of vocal patterns in ironic communication

International Journal of Psychology

Volumn 37, Issue 5, 2002, Pages 266-276

  Anolli, Luigi ^a   Ciceri, Rita ^a   Infantino, Maria Giaele ^a  

^a UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA DEL SACRO CUORE   (Italy)

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EID: 0036811329     PISSN: 00207594     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00207590244000106     Document Type: Review

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