Mining's relocation culture:The experiences of family members in the context of frequent relocation

International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy

Volumn 31, Issue 5-6, 2011, Pages 272-286

  Allan, Julaine ^a  

^a CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Family life; Mining industry; Quality of life; Relocation; Women

Indexed keywords

EID: 84864641460     PISSN: 0144333X     EISSN: 17586720     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/01443331111141264     Document Type: Article

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