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Research in School Shootings

  1. Glenn W. Muschert†

Article first published online: 18 JUL 2007

DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-9020.2007.00008.x

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Sociology Compass

Volume 1, Issue 1, pages 60–80, September 2007

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Muschert, G. W. (2007), Research in School Shootings. Sociology Compass, 1: 60–80. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-9020.2007.00008.x

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  1. Issue published online: 18 JUL 2007
  2. Article first published online: 18 JUL 2007
  3. Sociology Compass 1/1 (2007): 60–80, 10.1111/j.1751-9020.2007.00008.x

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