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- ↑ "Curriculum Vitae". UvA Profile page. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
- ↑ "Rivke Jaffe, professor of Cities, Politics and Culture". UvA Professorial Appointments. 14 April 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
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