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Original Article

ETHNIC IDENTITY AND PROPENSITY FOR PRACTICE AMONG AFRICAN-DESCENDED MSW STUDENTS

Walter J. PierceBarry University
,
Sharron M. SingletonBarry University
&
Rhonda E. HudsonUnion University
Pages 403-421 | Published online: 16 Mar 2013

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