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The Ground Fell Away: An Autobiographical Study of Surviving a Fall From Height

Ruth ParkesSchool of Social Work, Care and Community, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Che McGarvey-GillSchool of Social Work, Care and Community, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UKView further author information
Pages 283-297 | Received 08 Aug 2022, Accepted 25 Aug 2022, Published online: 08 Sep 2022

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