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Migration Processes, Familial Characteristics, and Schooling Dropout Among Black Youths

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  • Kevin Thomas, 2012. "Migration Processes, Familial Characteristics, and Schooling Dropout Among Black Youths," Demography, Springer;Population Association of America (PAA), vol. 49(2), pages 477-498, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:demogr:v:49:y:2012:i:2:p:477-498
    DOI: 10.1007/s13524-012-0091-2
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