The theory of human development: a cross-cultural analysis

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The theory of human development: a cross-cultural analysis. / Welzel, Christian; Inglehart, Ronald; Klingemann, Hans-Dieter.
In: European Journal of Political Research, Vol. 42, No. 3, 05.2003, p. 341-379.

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Welzel C, Inglehart R, Klingemann HD. The theory of human development: a cross-cultural analysis. European Journal of Political Research. 2003 May;42(3):341-379. doi: 10.1111/1475-6765.00086

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