Land tenure and forest rights of rural and indigenous women in Latin America: Empirical evidence

@article{Bose2017LandTA,
  title={Land tenure and forest rights of rural and indigenous women in Latin America: Empirical evidence},
  author={Purabi Deka Bose},
  journal={Womens Studies International Forum},
  year={2017},
  volume={65},
  pages={1-8}
}
  • P. Bose
  • Published 1 November 2017
  • Political Science
  • Womens Studies International Forum
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