Structural correlates of female homicide: A cross-national analysis

Journal of Criminal Justice

Volumn 37, Issue 6, 2009, Pages 576-585

  Agha, Suzanne ^a  

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EID: 70449532985     PISSN: 00472352     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2009.09.006     Document Type: Article

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