Innovations pass into the mainstream when people imitate early adopters. This is the classic operation of the diffusion effect, but there are times when late adopters will not imitate. This happens when the early adopter flaunts his difference…

This study explores the symbolic meanings for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) being appropriated and communicated by the vehicles’ owners. (PDF)

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