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Approaches to studying networks: implications and outcomes. / Jack, S L.
In: Journal of Business Venturing, Vol. 25, No. 1, 2010, p. 120-137.

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Jack, SL 2010, 'Approaches to studying networks: implications and outcomes', Journal of Business Venturing, vol. 25, no. 1, pp. 120-137. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusvent.2008.10.010

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Jack, S. L. (2010). Approaches to studying networks: implications and outcomes. Journal of Business Venturing, 25(1), 120-137. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusvent.2008.10.010

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Jack SL. Approaches to studying networks: implications and outcomes. Journal of Business Venturing. 2010;25(1):120-137. doi: 10.1016/j.jbusvent.2008.10.010

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Jack, S L. / Approaches to studying networks: implications and outcomes. In: Journal of Business Venturing. 2010 ; Vol. 25, No. 1. pp. 120-137.

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