Applying practice theory to the study of consumption: Theoretical and methodological considerations

Journal of Consumer Culture

Volumn 11, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 3-13

  Halkier, Bente ^a   Katz Gerro, Tally ^b   Martens, Lydia ^c  

^a ROSKILDE UNIVERSITY   (Denmark)

^b UNIVERSITY OF HAIFA   (Israel)

^c KEELE UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 79960209612     PISSN: 14695405     EISSN: 17412900     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1469540510391765     Document Type: Article

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