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Introduction to the Handbook

2025Book Chapter

10.1007/978-3-031-65179-3_1 Full text1 citations

Authors

4 authors across 4 institutions in 3 countries.

Kate E. MurrayFirst authorCorresponding
Robert D. Schweitzer
Ashraf Kagee
- Stellenbosch University (ZA)
Lily KpobiSenior author
- University of Ghana (GH)

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Migration, Health and Traumalevel 3 · 0.68
Homelessness and Social Issueslevel 3 · 0.64

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openalexseen September 8, 2026
2025 · 1 citations
https://openalex.org/W4409181293

Introduction to the Handbook · Sankore