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Riedel, E. (2007). The Human Right to Social Security: Some Challenges. In: Riedel, E. (eds) Social Security as a Human Right. Veröffentlichungen des Instituts für Deutsches, Europäisches und Internationales Medizinrecht, Gesundheitsrecht und Bioethik der Universitäten Heidelberg und Mannheim, vol 26. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg . https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-31469-1_2
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