Globalization, the economy of desire, and cybersexual activity among Ghanaian youth

Studies in Political Economy

Volumn , Issue 77, 2006, Pages 33-55

  Tettey, Wisdom J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY   (Canada)

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EID: 33745309766     PISSN: 07078552     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/19187033.2006.11675110     Document Type: Article

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