Nonlinear internationalization: a neglected topic in international business research

Advances in International Management

Volumn 23, Issue , 2010, Pages 559-580

  Vissak, Tiia ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TARTU   (Estonia)

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EID: 84856775682     PISSN: 15715027     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.1108/S1571-5027(2010)00000230029     Document Type: Chapter

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