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    Marios Camhis

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    Marco Keiner

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Camhis, M. (2006). Sustainable Development and Urbanization. In: Keiner, M. (eds) The Future of Sustainability. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-4908-0_4

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