Nearest and Dearest? The Neglect of Lesbians in Caring Relationships

British Journal of Social Work

Volumn 33, Issue 6, 2003, Pages 753-768

  Manthorpe, Jill ^a  

^a KING'S COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0344153375     PISSN: 00453102     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/bjsw/33.6.753     Document Type: Article

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