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Trans-scalar embeddedness and governance deficits in global production networks

Crisis in South African fruit

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ID8944578
AuthorsMatthew Alford (0000-0002-1614-7862, University of Manchester, corresponding author)
Year2016
Volume75
Pages52-63
Publication date2016-07-14
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueGeoforum (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0016-7185 • E-ISSN: 1872-9398
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.geoforum.2016.07.005
OpenAlexW2465833009
LanguageEN
Citations received24
References cited55

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Unique citing works24
Citations per year2,67
Citation span2017 - 2026 (10)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 24

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