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Polygyny as a Risk Factor for Child Mortality among the Dogon

Bibliographic Data

ID20639043
AuthorsB I Strassmann (0000-0002-3783-7977, Michigan Department of Education, corresponding author)
Year1997
Volume38
Issue4
Pages688-695
Publication date1997-08-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueCurrent Anthropology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0011-3204 • E-ISSN: 1537-5382
PublisherUniversity of Chicago Press (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1086/204657
OpenAlexW2137027015
LanguageEN
Citations received74
References cited4

Polygyny · Population · Sociology · Anthropology · Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences · Demography · Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues · History · Sex work and related issues

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Unique citing works74
Citations per year2,64
Citation span1998 - 2026 (29)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 67
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