The Structure of the Life Course: Classic Issues and Current Controversies

Advances in Life Course Research

Volumn 9, Issue , 2005, Pages 3-24

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EID: 34247663582     PISSN: 15694909     EISSN: 18796974     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S1040-2608(04)09001-X     Document Type: Review

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