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Consumer Research and Semiotics

Exploring the Morphology of Signs, Symbols, and Significance

Bibliographic Data

ID3040101
AuthorsDavid Glen Mick (corresponding author)
Year1986
Volume13
Issue2
Pages196
Publication date1986-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Consumer Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0093-5301 • E-ISSN: 1537-5277
PublisherOxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1086/209060
OpenAlexW1973448955
LanguageEN
Citations received126
References cited43

Journal Article Consumer Research and Semiotics: Exploring the Morphology of Signs, Symbols, and Significance Get access David Glen Mick David Glen Mick Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Journal of Consumer Research, Volume 13, Issue 2, September 1986, Pages 196-213, https://doi.org/10.1086/209060 Published: 01 September 1986 Article history Received: 01 February 1985 Revision received: 01 April 1986 Published: 01 September 1986

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