'I am much more than just a mum'. Social capital, empowerment and Sure Start

Journal of Education Policy

Volumn 21, Issue 6, 2006, Pages 717-734

  Bagley, Carl ^a   Ackerley, Clare L ^a  

^a DURHAM UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 33750533942     PISSN: 02680939     EISSN: 14645106     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02680930600969282     Document Type: Review

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