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Original articles: Knowledge and experiences of risk in every-day decision-making

Occupational risks, safety and masculinity: Newfoundland fish harvesters' experiences and understandings of fishery risks

Pages 565-583 | Received 14 Sep 2007, Published online: 27 Nov 2008

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