A qualitative study of social dynamics in an inclusive preschool

Journal of Research in Childhood Education

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 56-67

  Erwin, Elizabeth J ^a   Alimaras, Elizabeth ^b   Price, Nikki ^c  

^a CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK   (United States)

^b PS 2 Alfred Zimberg School   (United States)

^c PS 45 ^*  (United States)

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EID: 22944440419     PISSN: 02568543     EISSN: 21502641     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02568549909594752     Document Type: Article

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