An application of terror management theory in the design of social and health-related anti-smoking appeals

Journal of Consumer Behaviour

Volumn 9, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 172-190

  Martin, Ingrid M ^a   Kamins, Michael A ^b  

^a CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 77953518234     PISSN: 14720817     EISSN: 14791838     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/cb.293     Document Type: Article

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