Failed Evidence: Why Law Enforcement Resists Science
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David A. Harris., & David A. Harris|AUTHOR. (2012). Failed Evidence: Why Law Enforcement Resists Science . NYU Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)David A. Harris and David A. Harris|AUTHOR. 2012. Failed Evidence: Why Law Enforcement Resists Science. NYU Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)David A. Harris and David A. Harris|AUTHOR. Failed Evidence: Why Law Enforcement Resists Science NYU Press, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)David A. Harris, and David A. Harris|AUTHOR. Failed Evidence: Why Law Enforcement Resists Science NYU Press, 2012.
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Grouped Work ID | 0918117d-fbc0-46d4-133f-5e3fa615041b-eng |
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Full title | failed evidence why law enforcement resists science |
Author | harris david a |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-04-30 10:35:16AM |
Last Indexed | 2024-05-04 02:14:17AM |
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