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The Ethical Challenges of Field Research in Conflict Zones

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ID4245093
AuthorsElisabeth Jean Wood (0000-0001-7504-8699, corresponding author)
Year2006
Volume29
Issue3
Pages373-386
Publication date2006-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueQualitative Sociology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0162-0436 • E-ISSN: 1573-7837
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1007/s11133-006-9027-8
OpenAlexW2162491173
LanguageEN
Citations received253
References cited10

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Unique citing works253
Citations per year12,65
Citation span2006 - 2026 (21)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedYes
Citation typesNeutral: 248

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