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The International Journal of Justice and Sustainability
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“Two quid, chicken and chips, done”: understanding what makes for young people’s sense of living well in the city through the lens of fast food consumption

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Pages 80-96 | Received 16 Feb 2021, Accepted 27 Oct 2021, Published online: 12 Nov 2021

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