Policy Diffusion and Innovation: Media and Experts in Colorado Recreational Water Rights

Journal of Natural Resources Policy Research

Volumn 4, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 27-41

  Crow, Deserai A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

DECISION MAKING; ENTREPRENEUR; EXPERT SYSTEM; LEGAL RIGHTS; MEDIA INDUSTRY; POLICY ANALYSIS; QUESTIONNAIRE SURVEY; RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY; WATER PLANNING;

COLORADO; UNITED STATES;

EID: 84864772217     PISSN: 19390459     EISSN: 19390467     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/19390459.2012.642635     Document Type: Article

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