Public opinion, criminal record, and the sentencing process

American Behavioral Scientist

Volumn 39, Issue 4, 1996, Pages 488-499

  Roberts, Julian V ^a  

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EID: 0030538742     PISSN: 00027642     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0002764296039004011     Document Type: Review

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