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The problem with the truth: political alliances, science, and storytelling in Nairobi

Le problème avec la vérité: Alliances politiques, science et mise en récit à Nairobi

Pages 306-318 | Received 02 Nov 2015, Accepted 14 Jun 2016, Published online: 19 Oct 2016

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