The violence of silence: Some reflections on access to information, public participation in decision-making, and access to justice in matters concerning the environment

Crime, Law and Social Change

Volumn 59, Issue 3, 2013, Pages 291-303

  Brisman, Avi ^a  

^a EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84875392277     PISSN: 09254994     EISSN: 15730751     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10611-013-9416-3     Document Type: Article

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