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Open Window = Las ventanas abiertas
directed by Michèle Massé, fl. 2014; produced by Michèle Massé, fl. 2014 (France: Java Films, 2014), 1 hour 3 mins
In Madrid and in Paris, Boti, Empar, Micheline and Jocelyne, four lesbian women in their seventies tell of their fears, their desires, their differences...
They are still active, or activists, and will not give in to the passage of time; they refuse to be pushed aside because of their age. They look at others,...
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directed by Michèle Massé, fl. 2014; produced by Michèle Massé, fl. 2014 (France: Java Films, 2014), 1 hour 3 mins
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In Madrid and in Paris, Boti, Empar, Micheline and Jocelyne, four lesbian women in their seventies tell of their fears, their desires, their differences...
They are still active, or activists, and will not give in to the passage of time; they refuse to be pushed aside because of their age. They look at others, and at society, with curiosity. They live their everyday lives to the fullest, taking advantage of all opportunities. They show us thei...
In Madrid and in Paris, Boti, Empar, Micheline and Jocelyne, four lesbian women in their seventies tell of their fears, their desires, their differences...
They are still active, or activists, and will not give in to the passage of time; they refuse to be pushed aside because of their age. They look at others, and at society, with curiosity. They live their everyday lives to the fullest, taking advantage of all opportunities. They show us their world, their experiences, and their problems, and talk about their relationship with age.
Beyond the taboos, they reflect on their loves, past and present, because their love lives and sex lives are not yet over.
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Social Work
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Michèle Massé, fl. 2014
Author / Creator
Michèle Massé, fl. 2014
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Java Films
Topic / Theme
Romantic relationships, Daily life, Aging, Sex, Closeted gays, Lesbian couples, Lesbian mothers
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Copyright © 2014 Java Films
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People with Dementia Speak Out
edited by Lucy Whitman, fl. 2009 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016), 306 page(s)
In People with Dementia Speak Out, twenty-three people from diverse backgrounds share their experiences of living with dementia. The contributors are honest about the frustrations and fears they face, but overall there is remarkably little self-pity and a great deal of optimism. The personal accounts demonstrate t...
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edited by Lucy Whitman, fl. 2009 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016), 306 page(s)
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In People with Dementia Speak Out, twenty-three people from diverse backgrounds share their experiences of living with dementia. The contributors are honest about the frustrations and fears they face, but overall there is remarkably little self-pity and a great deal of optimism. The personal accounts demonstrate that with the right support at the right time, and above all with opportunities to continue to contribute to society in a meaningful way...
In People with Dementia Speak Out, twenty-three people from diverse backgrounds share their experiences of living with dementia. The contributors are honest about the frustrations and fears they face, but overall there is remarkably little self-pity and a great deal of optimism. The personal accounts demonstrate that with the right support at the right time, and above all with opportunities to continue to contribute to society in a meaningful way, it is possible to live well with dementia. These fascinating stories bring to life the characters behind the collective term 'people with dementia', and show that each person with dementia is a unique individual with their own personality, history, beliefs, cultural affinities and sense of humour, and their own way of adapting to the disabilities and opportunities which this condition confers. This unique collection of personal testimonies will be reassuring and encouraging for those coming to terms with a diagnosis of dementia, for their families and carers, and is essential reading for health and social care professionals at all levels.
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Social Work
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Book
Contributor
Lucy Whitman, fl. 2009
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Senility, Aging, Micro
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Copyright © Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2016; afterword copyright © Graham Stokes 2016
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Person-Centred Thinking with Older People: 6 Essential Practices
written by Helen Bown, 1967- and Helen Sanderson, fl. 2015; presented by Gill Bailey, fl. 2015 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 118 page(s)
Person-centred practices are a key way to provide the best possible care and support for older people and help them to be active and valued members of the community. Drawing on a wealth of experience of working with older people, the authors present the 6 essential person-centred practices.Each of the practices is...
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written by Helen Bown, 1967- and Helen Sanderson, fl. 2015; presented by Gill Bailey, fl. 2015 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 118 page(s)
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Person-centred practices are a key way to provide the best possible care and support for older people and help them to be active and valued members of the community. Drawing on a wealth of experience of working with older people, the authors present the 6 essential person-centred practices.Each of the practices is designed to support the individual and put what is important to and for the person at the forefront of their care. Each practice has b...
Person-centred practices are a key way to provide the best possible care and support for older people and help them to be active and valued members of the community. Drawing on a wealth of experience of working with older people, the authors present the 6 essential person-centred practices.Each of the practices is designed to support the individual and put what is important to and for the person at the forefront of their care. Each practice has been tailored so that older people can express more easily what does and does not work for them. By actively listening and making each person feel appreciated, the practices represent practical tools for frontline practitioners to form good relationships with people in their care. With supporting stories and full colour photographs to illustrate how person-centred thinking and practice is used in real-life settings, there are many examples to help practitioners to overcome challenges and to really implement positive, effective changes to care.This practical book will be a valuable resource for care staff, social workers and healthcare workers who want to learn about person-centred practices to deliver best practice care and support.
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Social Work
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Book
Author / Creator
Helen Bown, 1967-, Helen Sanderson, fl. 2015, Gill Bailey, fl. 2015
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Eldercare, Aging, Individualism, Micro, Macro
Copyright Message
Copyright © Helen Sanderson, Helen Brown and Gill Bailey 2015; forewords copyright © Dorothy Runnicles and David Brindle 2015
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Advance Care Planning
written by Jakki Cowley, fl. 2015; presented by Matthew Graham, fl. 2015; in A Practical Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005: Putting the Principles of the Act into Practice (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015)
This book provides a theory-to-practice breakdown of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and what its implications are for health and social care workers. Informative and accessible, it provides a clear depiction of the ethos behind the Act and offers instruction for its effective, lawful and person-centred application....
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written by Jakki Cowley, fl. 2015; presented by Matthew Graham, fl. 2015; in A Practical Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005: Putting the Principles of the Act into Practice (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015)
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This book provides a theory-to-practice breakdown of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and what its implications are for health and social care workers. Informative and accessible, it provides a clear depiction of the ethos behind the Act and offers instruction for its effective, lawful and person-centred application. This practical guide describes how to assess capacity and what a good assessment of capacity should look like, how to deal with conflic...
This book provides a theory-to-practice breakdown of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and what its implications are for health and social care workers. Informative and accessible, it provides a clear depiction of the ethos behind the Act and offers instruction for its effective, lawful and person-centred application. This practical guide describes how to assess capacity and what a good assessment of capacity should look like, how to deal with conflicts and dilemmas, and the role of legal authority in decision-making. A Practical Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 is an invaluable resource for any health and social care professionals working with individuals who lack decision-making capacity.
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Social Work
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Chapter
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Jakki Cowley, fl. 2015, Matthew Graham, fl. 2015
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Laws and legislation, Disabled persons, Intellectual disabilities, Advance care planning, Macro
Copyright Message
Copyright © Matthew Graham and Jakki Cowley 2015; forward copyright © Alex Ruck Keene 2015
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Qigong for Wellbeing in Dementia and Aging
written by Stephen Rath, fl. 2015 and Marcia Rath, fl. 2015 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016), 170 page(s)
Qigong is the centuries-old practice of moving vital energy (Qi) through the channels of the body, known as meridians, to promote vitality and health. Stephen Rath details current research and Traditional Chinese Medicine theory to show how Qigong practice can support cognitive functioning, as well as emotional an...
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written by Stephen Rath, fl. 2015 and Marcia Rath, fl. 2015 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016), 170 page(s)
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Qigong is the centuries-old practice of moving vital energy (Qi) through the channels of the body, known as meridians, to promote vitality and health. Stephen Rath details current research and Traditional Chinese Medicine theory to show how Qigong practice can support cognitive functioning, as well as emotional and physical wellbeing, in people with dementia. Qigong for Wellbeing in Dementia and Aging presents a set of accessible Qigong exercises...
Qigong is the centuries-old practice of moving vital energy (Qi) through the channels of the body, known as meridians, to promote vitality and health. Stephen Rath details current research and Traditional Chinese Medicine theory to show how Qigong practice can support cognitive functioning, as well as emotional and physical wellbeing, in people with dementia. Qigong for Wellbeing in Dementia and Aging presents a set of accessible Qigong exercises and breathing techniques adapted specifically for older people who may be frail or have limited mobility, which address specific symptoms associated with dementia. These include exercises for the hands and feet, exercises for releasing emotions through the Five Animal Sounds, seated exercises, and facial exercises. The exercises, contributed by the Natural Healing Research Foundation from their Senior Exercise Class in Hawaii, are presented with clear explanatory illustrations. The final part of the book describes the Chinese understanding of nutrition as an essential underpinning of good health into old age, and provides health-giving food and drink recipes for people with dementia based on these principles. There is also a helpful chapter on practicing Qigong to protect against caregiver burnout. This will be an invaluable book for care professionals, nurses, activity coordinators, and physical therapists, as well as people with dementia and their families.
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Social Work
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Book
Author / Creator
Stephen Rath, fl. 2015, Marcia Rath, fl. 2015
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Exercise, Aging, Elderly people, Senility, Alternative medicine, Neurological disorders, Macro
Copyright Message
Copyright © Stephen Rath 2016 with Marcia Rath
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Roots of Health
directed by Eric Stange, Tracy Heather Strain, fl. 1991 and Sarah Holt, fl. 1980-2012; produced by Sarah Holt, fl. 1980-2012, Tracy Heather Strain, fl. 1991 and Eric Stange, Linda Harrar Productions (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 2009), 57 mins
At a time when health care dominates the news, there is a strong sense that good health is all about access to doctors, hospitals, medicine, and insurance. This thought-provoking and insightful documentary demonstrates otherwise. Using incisive case studies from around the world, it explores how people’s health...
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directed by Eric Stange, Tracy Heather Strain, fl. 1991 and Sarah Holt, fl. 1980-2012; produced by Sarah Holt, fl. 1980-2012, Tracy Heather Strain, fl. 1991 and Eric Stange, Linda Harrar Productions (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 2009), 57 mins
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At a time when health care dominates the news, there is a strong sense that good health is all about access to doctors, hospitals, medicine, and insurance. This thought-provoking and insightful documentary demonstrates otherwise. Using incisive case studies from around the world, it explores how people’s health and well-being is primarily determined by where they live, their educational, social, and economic status, and the degree of control th...
At a time when health care dominates the news, there is a strong sense that good health is all about access to doctors, hospitals, medicine, and insurance. This thought-provoking and insightful documentary demonstrates otherwise. Using incisive case studies from around the world, it explores how people’s health and well-being is primarily determined by where they live, their educational, social, and economic status, and the degree of control they have over their lives. The film illustrates that these are the true roots of health – though generally overlooked in the contentious national debate over health care – and they can be improved dramatically for whole communities through social and political action. Roots of Health features three powerful stories filmed in London, England, Ahmedabad, India, and Oakland, California. Each story looks at the socio-economic conditions that contribute to illness, and how people can take charge of their own lives and health.
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Field of Study
Health Policy
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sarah Holt, fl. 1980-2012, Tracy Heather Strain, fl. 1991, Eric Stange, Linda Harrar Productions
Author / Creator
Eric Stange, Tracy Heather Strain, fl. 1991, Sarah Holt, fl. 1980-2012
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Berkeley Media
Topic / Theme
Economic conditions, Discrimination, Health care issues, Social status
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 Berkeley Media
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7: 'They're Just Mentally and Physically Unfit': Discrimination in Education and Health Care
presented by Felicia Pratto, fl. 1999 and Jim Sidanius, fl. 1999; in Social Dominance: An Intergroup Theory of Social Hierarchy and Oppression (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 1999, originally published 1999)
This book suggests that the major forms in intergroup conflict, such as racism, classism and patriarchy, are essentially derived from the human predisposition to form and maintain hierarchical and group-based systems of social organization. Using social dominance theory, it is presumed that it is also a basic gram...
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presented by Felicia Pratto, fl. 1999 and Jim Sidanius, fl. 1999; in Social Dominance: An Intergroup Theory of Social Hierarchy and Oppression (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 1999, originally published 1999)
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This book suggests that the major forms in intergroup conflict, such as racism, classism and patriarchy, are essentially derived from the human predisposition to form and maintain hierarchical and group-based systems of social organization. Using social dominance theory, it is presumed that it is also a basic grammar of social power shared by all societies in common. We use social dominance theory in an attempt to identify the elements of this gr...
This book suggests that the major forms in intergroup conflict, such as racism, classism and patriarchy, are essentially derived from the human predisposition to form and maintain hierarchical and group-based systems of social organization. Using social dominance theory, it is presumed that it is also a basic grammar of social power shared by all societies in common. We use social dominance theory in an attempt to identify the elements of this grammar and to understand how these elements interact and reinforce each other to produce and maintain group-based social hierarchy.
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Social Work
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Felicia Pratto, fl. 1999, Jim Sidanius, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Topic / Theme
Health care issues, Education, Discrimination, Macro
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 Cambridge University Press
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Health, Economic, and Social Consequences of Obesity
presented by Melvin Delgado, fl. 2004; in Social Justice and the Urban Obesity Crisis (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2013)
A number of economic, cultural, and contextual factors are driving urban America's obesity crisis, which can create chronic health conditions for those least able to manage them. Considering urban obesity through a social justice lens, this book is the first to help social workers and others develop targeted inter...
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presented by Melvin Delgado, fl. 2004; in Social Justice and the Urban Obesity Crisis (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2013)
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A number of economic, cultural, and contextual factors are driving urban America's obesity crisis, which can create chronic health conditions for those least able to manage them. Considering urban obesity through a social justice lens, this book is the first to help social workers and others develop targeted interventions for effective outcomes. The text dissects the problem of urban obesity in populations of color from individual, family, group,...
A number of economic, cultural, and contextual factors are driving urban America's obesity crisis, which can create chronic health conditions for those least able to manage them. Considering urban obesity through a social justice lens, this book is the first to help social workers and others develop targeted interventions for effective outcomes. The text dissects the problem of urban obesity in populations of color from individual, family, group, community, and policy perspectives. Beginning with a historical survey of urban obesity in communities of color, anti-obesity policies and programs, and the role of social work in addressing this threat, the volume follows with an analysis of the social, ecological, environmental, and spatial aggravators of urban obesity, such as the food industry's advertising strategies, which promote unhealthy choices; the failure of local markets to provide good food options; the lack of safe exercise spaces; and the paucity of heath education. Melvin Delgado reviews recent national obesity statistics; explores the connection between food stamps and obesity; and reveals the financial and social consequences of the epidemic for society as a whole. He concludes with recommendations for effective health promotion programs, such as youth-focused interventions, community gardens, and community-based food initiatives, and a unique consideration of urban obesity in relation to acts of genocide and national defense.
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Social Work
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Author / Creator
Melvin Delgado, fl. 2004
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Topic / Theme
Nutrition, Urban population, Obesity, Discrimination, Health, Health care issues, Economics, Macro
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Copyright © 2013 by Columbia University Press. All Rights Reserved. Reproduced by permission of Columbia University Press.
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10: Equity in access to health care
written by Stephen Duckett, 1950-; in The Social Origins of Health and Well-being (Melbourne, Victoria: Cambridge University Press, 2001, originally published 2001)
This book covers the differential health impacts of family and early development, changes in work and work conditions, health systems, the physical environment of cities, indigenous peoples, rural populations, social capital, culture, and global economic and environmental changes. It contains material that explain...
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written by Stephen Duckett, 1950-; in The Social Origins of Health and Well-being (Melbourne, Victoria: Cambridge University Press, 2001, originally published 2001)
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This book covers the differential health impacts of family and early development, changes in work and work conditions, health systems, the physical environment of cities, indigenous peoples, rural populations, social capital, culture, and global economic and environmental changes. It contains material that explains how inequality gets "under the skin", through describing the physiological changes caused by stress and behavior. Particularly import...
This book covers the differential health impacts of family and early development, changes in work and work conditions, health systems, the physical environment of cities, indigenous peoples, rural populations, social capital, culture, and global economic and environmental changes. It contains material that explains how inequality gets "under the skin", through describing the physiological changes caused by stress and behavior. Particularly important is the "natural experiment"--representing the different political and economic paths taken by Australia and New Zealand over the past two decades, and the opportunity it provides to assess its impact on health.
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Social Work
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Author / Creator
Stephen Duckett, 1950-
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Topic / Theme
Social problems, Health care issues, Macro
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Copyright © 2001 Cambridge University Press
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Social Perspective: The Missing Element in Mental Health Practice
presented by Richard U'Ren, 1939- (Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press, 2011, originally published 2011), 232 page(s)
Social Perspective explores the impact of social factors on individual health, a topic often overlooked in the practice of psychiatry, psychology, and medicine. Richard U'Ren synthesizes viewpoints and information usually dispersed among many disciplines to show how social roles, political-economic conditions, and...
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presented by Richard U'Ren, 1939- (Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press, 2011, originally published 2011), 232 page(s)
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Social Perspective explores the impact of social factors on individual health, a topic often overlooked in the practice of psychiatry, psychology, and medicine. Richard U'Ren synthesizes viewpoints and information usually dispersed among many disciplines to show how social roles, political-economic conditions, and the social stratification system all contribute to individual well-being or disorder. U'Ren investigates how access to income, educati...
Social Perspective explores the impact of social factors on individual health, a topic often overlooked in the practice of psychiatry, psychology, and medicine. Richard U'Ren synthesizes viewpoints and information usually dispersed among many disciplines to show how social roles, political-economic conditions, and the social stratification system all contribute to individual well-being or disorder. U'Ren investigates how access to income, education, and social affiliations buffers individuals against stress and facilitates coping. He demonstrates that those who lack access to such resources suffer the poorest health and the greatest mental distress — a problem that has only grown more challenging with rising inequality. Adding a new dimension to understandings of mental health, mental illness, and psychological distress, Social Perspective offers clinicians a concise account of society's impact on the individual.
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Social Work
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Richard U'Ren, 1939-
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Topic / Theme
Social classes, Distribution of wealth, Mental illnesses, Mental health, Health care issues, Macro
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Copyright © 2011 University of Toronto Press
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