The use of Social Network Analysis (SNA) in the examination of an outlaw motorcycle gang

Journal of Gang Research

Volumn 13, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 1-25

  McNally, Donnay ^a   Alston, Jonathan ^b,c  

^a Criminal Intelligence Service Canada   (Canada)

^b Edmonton Police Service   (Canada)

^c Sexual Assault Section

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EID: 33745033390     PISSN: 10793062     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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