The threat of victimization: A theoretical reconceptualization of fear of crime

Sociological Spectrum

Volumn 24, Issue 6, 2004, Pages 689-704

  Rader, Nicole E ^a  

^a SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 8744269259     PISSN: 02732173     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02732170490467936     Document Type: Review

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