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    Khan, S.S., Sen, R. (2009). Where Are We Going? Perspective on Hindu–Muslim Relations in India. In: Noor, N., Montiel, C. (eds) Peace Psychology in Asia. Peace Psychology Book Series. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0143-9_3

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