The functional nature of police reform: The ‘myth’ of controlling the police

The functional nature of police reform: The ‘myth’ of controlling the police
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警察改革的职能本质:控制警察的“神话”

DOI:
10.1080/07418828500088381
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发表时间:
1985
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影响因子:
3.2
通讯作者:
Gary W. Sykes
Gary W. Sykes
中科院分区:
法学1区
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作者:
Gary W. Sykes

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