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eISSN: 1468-2621pISSN: 0001-9909
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79
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Q1Sociology and Political Science
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | OXFORD UNIV PRESS |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1901 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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