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- American Geography (2021), Introduction; authorized excerpt published 24 December 2020; Exact wording and attribution checked. A call for societal transformation in response to ecological emergencies. Full 25-word allowance used for this work.
- American Geography (2021), Introduction; authorized excerpt published 24 December 2020
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