Tensions and troubles in young people's talk about safety and danger in a violent neighbourhood

Journal of Youth Studies

Volumn 10, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 117-137

  Parkes, Jenny ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LONDON   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 33847190707     PISSN: 13676261     EISSN: 14699680     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13676260600983676     Document Type: Article

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