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This chapter attempts to diagnose or analyse those features or factors which have made it possible for the developed countries to become developed and then to show that, in spite of their power, prosperity and cultural leadership, they have not been able to escape entirely serious difficulties and national problems.
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Robinson, H. (1981). Diagnostic Characteristics and Problems. In: Population and Resources. Focal Problems in Geography. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-16545-2_7
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