Promoting curriculum reforms in the context of a political transition: An analysis of Hong Kong's experience

Journal of Education Policy

Volumn 17, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 13-28

  Morris, Paul ^a  

^a THE EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

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EID: 0036103499     PISSN: 02680939     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02680930110100036     Document Type: Article

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