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Re-calling Magical Thinking and Social Distance

on April 27, 2023

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Re-calling Magical Thinking

Azher Hameed Qamar, Ph.D (www.drazher.com)

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I am a writer, anthropologist, and teacher. My research interest are broadly related to children, young people, families, wellbeing, social work, migration, social resilience, and social integration.

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