Capitalism and Desire: The Psychic Cost of Free Markets
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Todd McGowan., & Todd McGowan|AUTHOR. (2016). Capitalism and Desire: The Psychic Cost of Free Markets . Columbia University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Todd McGowan and Todd McGowan|AUTHOR. 2016. Capitalism and Desire: The Psychic Cost of Free Markets. Columbia University Press.
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Full title | capitalism and desire the psychic cost of free markets |
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