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Methodological challenges posed in studying an elite in the field
Article first published online: 17 SEP 2004
DOI: 10.1111/j.0004-0894.2004.00223.x
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Desmond, M. (2004), Methodological challenges posed in studying an elite in the field. Area, 36: 262–269. doi: 10.1111/j.0004-0894.2004.00223.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 17 SEP 2004
- Article first published online: 17 SEP 2004
- Revised manuscript received 3 March 2004
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