Lies, damn lies, and rumors: An analysis of collective efficacy, rumors, and fear in the wake of Katrina

Sociological Spectrum

Volumn 27, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 679-703

  Thomas, Shaun A ^a  

^a LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 34848853877     PISSN: 02732173     EISSN: 15210707     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02732170701534200     Document Type: Article

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