Sustainability transitions and final consumption: practices and socio-technical systems
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Technology Analysis & Strategic Management
سال: 2012
ISSN: 0953-7325,1465-3990
DOI: 10.1080/09537325.2012.663960