Modernization and crime patterns in China

Journal of Criminal Justice

Volumn 34, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 119-130

  Liu, Jianhong ^a  

^a RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE   (United States)

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EID: 33645861394     PISSN: 00472352     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2006.01.009     Document Type: Article

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