Activity theory as a conceptual framework and analytical tool within the practice of educational psychology

Educational and Child Psychology

Volumn 22, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 18-28

  Leadbetter, Jane ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 33749434705     PISSN: 02671611     EISSN: 23968702     Source Type: Book Series    
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