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Responding to weaker opponent: A study of likeability and refutation in public debate

Vernon E. Cronen Assistant Professor, Communication Studies Department, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Pages 108-116 | Published online: 06 Jun 2009

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  • Mr. Cronen is Assistant Professor, Communication Studies Department, University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

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