The disproportionate representation of African Americans in special education: Looking behind the curtain for understanding and solutions

Journal of Special Education

Volumn 32, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 25-31

  Patton, James M ^a  

^a The College of William and Mary   (United States)

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EID: 0032376935     PISSN: 00224669     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/002246699803200104     Document Type: Article

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