The Effects of Local Learning on Environmental Awareness in Children: An Empirical Investigation

Journal of Environmental Education

Volumn 36, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 39-50

  Fisman, Lianne ^a  

^a MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (United States)

Author keywords

Children; Environmental awareness; Environmental education; Urban

Indexed keywords

EID: 23744513200     PISSN: 00958964     EISSN: 19401892     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3200/JOEE.36.3.39-50     Document Type: Article

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