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The role of networks and connections in educational elites’ labour market entrance

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ID11680227
AuthorsGerbrand Tholen (0000-0001-6439-5046, University of Oxford, corresponding author), Phillip Brown (0000-0002-7608-5421, Cardiff University), Sally Power (0000-0003-3287-0003, Cardiff University), Annabelle Allouch
Year2013
Volume34
Pages142-154
Publication date2013-10-09
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueResearch in Social Stratification and Mobility (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0276-5624 • E-ISSN: 1878-5654
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.rssm.2013.10.003
OpenAlexW1970461175
LanguageEN
Citations received47
References cited48

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Unique citing works47
Citations per year3,92
Citation span2014 - 2026 (13)
Citation velocitycurrent
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