When Mini-Publics and Maxi-Publics Coincide: Ireland’s National Debate on Abortion

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When Mini-Publics and Maxi-Publics Coincide: Ireland’s National Debate on Abortion

Publication type: Journal articles

Published in: Representation

Publication year: 2020

Publication authors: David M Farrell, Jane Suiter, Kevin Cunningham, Clodagh Harris

Publication link: When Mini-Publics and Maxi-Publics Coincide: Ireland’s National Debate on Abortion

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