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Research Articles

Differing Levels of Social Capital and Mental Health in Suburban Communities in Australia: Did Social Planning Contribute to the Difference?

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Pages 37-57 | Received 06 Nov 2009, Accepted 18 Nov 2010, Published online: 18 Feb 2011

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