Humor and Aging Well

@article{Solomon1996HumorAA,
  title={Humor and Aging Well},
  author={Jennifer Crew Solomon},
  journal={American Behavioral Scientist},
  year={1996},
  volume={39},
  pages={249 - 271}
}
  • J. Solomon
  • Published 1 January 1996
  • Education
  • American Behavioral Scientist
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