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Weicz, A.N., Black, B.M. (2004). Mental Health and Rehabilitation Issues in the Employment of Women. In: Moxley, D.P., Finch, J.R. (eds) Sourcebook of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Practice. Plenum Series in Rehablititation and Health. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47893-5_32

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