The modernity bluff : crime, consumption, and citizenship in Côte d'Ivoire /

In Côte d'Ivoire, appearing modern is so important for success that many young men deplete their already meager resources to project an illusion of wealth in a fantastic display of Western imitation, spending far more than they can afford on brand name clothing, accessories, technology, and a r...

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Main Author: Newell, Sasha (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Chicago : London : The University of Chicago Press, 2012.
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