An analysis of child behavior problems in adoptions in difficulty

Journal of Social Service Research

Volumn 24, Issue 1-2, 1998, Pages 61-84

  Smith, Susan Livingston ^a   Howard, Jeanne A ^a   Monroe, Alan D ^a  

^a ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0032331893     PISSN: 01488376     EISSN: 15407314     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J079v24n01_03     Document Type: Article

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