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Growing older and social sustainability: considering the ‘serious leisure’ practices of the over 60s in rural communities

Vieillir et durabilité sociale: Examiner les pratiques de «loisir sérieux» des personnes de plus de soixante ans dans les communautés rurales

Envejecimiento y sustentabilidad social: considerando las prácticas/costumbres de ‘ocio serio’ de las personas mayores de 60 en comunidades rurales

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