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Women, Food Security, and Development in Less-Industrialized Societies: Contributions and Challenges for the New Century

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  • Scanlan, Stephen J., 2004. "Women, Food Security, and Development in Less-Industrialized Societies: Contributions and Challenges for the New Century," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 32(11), pages 1807-1829, November.
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