Policing Bodies: Law, Sex Work, and Desire in Johannesburg
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I. India Thusi., & I. India Thusi|AUTHOR. (2021). Policing Bodies: Law, Sex Work, and Desire in Johannesburg . Stanford University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)I. India Thusi and I. India Thusi|AUTHOR. 2021. Policing Bodies: Law, Sex Work, and Desire in Johannesburg. Stanford University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)I. India Thusi and I. India Thusi|AUTHOR. Policing Bodies: Law, Sex Work, and Desire in Johannesburg Stanford University Press, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)I. India Thusi, and I. India Thusi|AUTHOR. Policing Bodies: Law, Sex Work, and Desire in Johannesburg Stanford University Press, 2021.
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Grouped Work ID | 34863d9e-1c7f-2046-5b7a-152bbccf3e57-eng |
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Full title | policing bodies law sex work and desire in johannesburg |
Author | thusi i india |
Grouping Category | book |
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