On masculinities, technologies, and pain: The testing of male contraceptives in the clinic and the media

Science Technology and Human Values

Volumn 24, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 265-289

  Oudshoorn, Nelly ^a  

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EID: 0033084318     PISSN: 01622439     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/016224399902400204     Document Type: Article

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