Medical Hypotheses
Volume 59, Issue 3 , Pages 252-254 , September 2002

The origin of humor

  • N.E Howe

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to: N.E. Howe PhD, 1529 Boxford Rd, Trenton, MI 48183, USA. Phone: +1-734-676-9120

Received 7 August 2001 ,Accepted 19 December 2001.

References 

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  2. Spencer H. The Physiology of Laughter. In: Essays on Education and Kindred Subjects. Vol. II:New York: Appleton; 1910;p. 452
  3. Ramachandran V. Med. Hypotheses. 1998;51:351–354
  4. McGhee P. Humor and Children's Development: A Guide to Practical Applications. The Haworth Press; 1989; (Chapter 5)

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Medical Hypotheses
Volume 59, Issue 3 , Pages 252-254 , September 2002