Tensions and benefits in collaborative research involving a university and another organization

Studies in Higher Education

Volumn 27, Issue 2, 2002, Pages 169-185

  Loan Clarke, John ^a   Preston, Diane ^a  

^a LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0036587930     PISSN: 03075079     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03075070220120001     Document Type: Article

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