Temporary employment experiences of women on welfare

Journal of Labor Research

Volumn 26, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 335-350

  Heinrich, Carolyn J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON   (United States)

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EID: 18144365825     PISSN: 01953613     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12122-005-1029-x     Document Type: Article

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