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Interpersonal violent crime in Ghana: The case of assault in Accra

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  • Appiahene-Gyamfi, Joseph, 2007. "Interpersonal violent crime in Ghana: The case of assault in Accra," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 35(4), pages 419-431.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:35:y:2007:i:4:p:419-431
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    2. Franklin Obeng-Odoom, 2011. "The Informal Sector in Ghana under Siege," Journal of Developing Societies, , vol. 27(3-4), pages 355-392, September.

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