A model of robust positions in social networks

American Journal of Sociology

Volumn 116, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 943-992

  Bothner, Matthew S ^a   Smith, Edward Bishop ^b   White, Harrison C ^c  

^a Department of Obstetrics Gynecology   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN   (United States)

^c Och Spine at New York Presbyterian Hospitals   (United States)

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EID: 79952177480     PISSN: 00029602     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1086/658293     Document Type: Article

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