The development of the concept of work: A case where history can inform pedagogy

Science and Education

Volumn 6, Issue 5, 1997, Pages 473-509

  De Berg, Kevin C ^a  

^a AVONDALE COLLEGE OF HIGHER EDUCATION   (Australia)

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EID: 0141729183     PISSN: 09267220     EISSN: 15731901     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/a:1008640314559     Document Type: Article

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