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How can we study the integration of networks among human service organizations? Some lessons from organizational sociology

Hoe bestuderen we de integratie van netwerken tussen hulpverleningsorganisaties? Enkele lessen vanuit de organisatiesociologie

Pages 484-502 | Received 23 May 2011, Accepted 24 Nov 2011, Published online: 18 Jul 2012

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