Semiotic structure and the legitimation of consumption practices: The case of casino gambling

Journal of Consumer Research

Volumn 37, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 490-510

  Humphreys, Ashlee ^a  

^a NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 77957929460     PISSN: 00935301     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1086/652464     Document Type: Article

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