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Vol. 9:1 (1997) ► pp.155–166

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Discussion

Translation and the "Meme"

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Published online: 1 January 1997
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Article outline
  • Definitions
  • Memes and Meta-Memes
  • Meme (Re)production
  • Meme Structure
  • The Phenotypic Extension
  • Memes and Culturemes
  • Memes and Translation Theory
  • Notes
  • References
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