Growing Old in Egypt: The Supply and Demand of Care for Older Persons
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Published
The American University in Cairo Press, 2011.
Language
English
ISBN
9781617973819
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Thomas Boggatz., & Thomas Boggatz|AUTHOR. (2011). Growing Old in Egypt: The Supply and Demand of Care for Older Persons . The American University in Cairo Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Thomas Boggatz and Thomas Boggatz|AUTHOR. 2011. Growing Old in Egypt: The Supply and Demand of Care for Older Persons. The American University in Cairo Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Thomas Boggatz and Thomas Boggatz|AUTHOR. Growing Old in Egypt: The Supply and Demand of Care for Older Persons The American University in Cairo Press, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Thomas Boggatz, and Thomas Boggatz|AUTHOR. Growing Old in Egypt: The Supply and Demand of Care for Older Persons The American University in Cairo Press, 2011.
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Full title | growing old in egypt the supply and demand of care for older persons |
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