Individualism and individuality in American and Japanese early education: A review and critique

American Journal of Education

Volumn 108, Issue 4, 2000, Pages 300-317

  Hoffman, Diane M ^a  

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EID: 0034238331     PISSN: 01956744     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1086/444250     Document Type: Article

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