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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Transnational social support / edited by Adrienne Chambon, Wolfgang Schröer, and Cornelia Schweppe.

     p. cm. — (Routledge studies in health and social welfare ; 7) Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Social policy. 2. Social service. I. Chambon, Adrienne S., 1949– II. Schröer, Wolfgang, 1967– III. Schweppe, Cornelia, 1955–

HN28.T698 2012

361.2’6—dc23

2011028076

ISBN13: 978-0-415-88876-9 (hbk)
ISBN13: 978-0-203-13941-7 (ebk)