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One case study is enough

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One case study is enough. / Easton, G.
Lancaster University: The Department of Marketing, 2010. (Marketing Working Paper Series).

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Easton, G 2010 'One case study is enough' Marketing Working Paper Series, The Department of Marketing, Lancaster University.

APA

Easton, G. (2010). One case study is enough. (Marketing Working Paper Series). The Department of Marketing.

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Easton G. One case study is enough. Lancaster University: The Department of Marketing. 2010. (Marketing Working Paper Series).

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Easton, G. / One case study is enough. Lancaster University : The Department of Marketing, 2010. (Marketing Working Paper Series).

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