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Hot-cold classification

Theoretical and practical implications of a Mexican study

Bibliographic Data

ID11240397
AuthorsEllen Messer (0009-0003-2583-8790, Yale University, corresponding author)
Year1981
Volume15
Issue2
Pages133-145
Publication date1981-04-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Science & Medicine Part B Medical Anthropology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0160-7987 • E-ISSN: 1878-3910
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/0160-7987(81)90036-3
PMID7244685
OpenAlexW2067854746
LanguageEN
Citations received36
References cited22

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Unique citing works36
Citations per year0,84
Citation span1983 - 2025 (43)
Citation velocityrecent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 33
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