Evolved sex differences and occupational segregation

Journal of Organizational Behavior

Volumn 27, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 143-162

  Browne, Kingsley R ^a  

^a WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 33644628624     PISSN: 08943796     EISSN: 10991379     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/job.349     Document Type: Article

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