Developmental changes in children's ethnic preferences and social cognitions

Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology

Volumn 20, Issue 4, 1999, Pages 501-519

  Nesdale, Drew ^a  

^a GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 0033474343     PISSN: 01933973     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0193-3973(99)00012-X     Document Type: Article

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