Criminological theory in the digital age: The case of social learning theory and digital piracy

Journal of Criminal Justice

Volumn 38, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 470-480

  Morris, Robert G ^a   Higgins, George E ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE   (United States)

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EID: 77954758760     PISSN: 00472352     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2010.04.016     Document Type: Article

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