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International Journal for Masculinity Studies
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Original Articles

Negotiating the ‘plastic rocket’: masculinity, car styling and performance in the Swedish modified car community

Pages 166-177 | Received 15 Apr 2014, Accepted 27 Jun 2014, Published online: 26 Sep 2014

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