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Heroes and Representations of Masculinity in Thai Action Films 泰国动作片中的英雄与男子气概的表现

MANUSYA: Journal of Humanities Pub Date : 2019-01-31 DOI: 10.1163/26659077-02201002

Natawan Wongchalard

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“Remember Me, in Your Stories and in Your Songs” 记得我，在你的故事里，在你的歌曲里

MANUSYA: Journal of Humanities Pub Date : 2019-01-31 DOI: 10.1163/26659077-02201005

Wisarut Painark

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