Modernisation, religious diversity and rational choice in eastern Europe

Religion, State and Society

Volumn 27, Issue 3-4, 1999, Pages 265-275

  Bruce, Steve ^a  

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EID: 84937330229     PISSN: 09637494     EISSN: 14653974     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/096374999106476     Document Type: Article

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