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Psychoanalytic Inquiry
A Topical Journal for Mental Health Professionals
Volume 43, 2023 - Issue 2: Perspectives on Populist and Fascistic States of Mind
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In Dark Times: Psychoanalytic Praxis as a Form of Resistance to Fascist Propaganda

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