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On the absolute or relative basis of perception: The case for middle class identification

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  • Lynn Cannon, 1980. "On the absolute or relative basis of perception: The case for middle class identification," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 8(3), pages 347-363, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:8:y:1980:i:3:p:347-363
    DOI: 10.1007/BF00292645
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