Loss as a universal concept: A review of the literature to identify common aspects of loss in diverse situations

Journal of Loss and Trauma

Volumn 6, Issue 3, 2001, Pages 219-241

  Murray, Judith A ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND   (Australia)

^b PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL   (Australia)

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EID: 0347511551     PISSN: 15325024     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/108114401753201679     Document Type: Article

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