A retrospective investigation of gender inequality and female homicide victimization

Sociological Spectrum

Volumn 26, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 205-236

  Titterington, Victoria B ^a  

^a SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 32444434418     PISSN: 02732173     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02732170500463429     Document Type: Review

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