Considering the dynamics of problem definition: Individual experiences, social services, and public problems

Politics and Policy

Volumn 36, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 614-635

  Roch, Christine H ^a  

^a GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 65249143320     PISSN: 15555623     EISSN: 17471346     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1747-1346.2008.00123.x     Document Type: Article

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