The use of memories in understanding interactive science and technology exhibits

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 28, Issue 13, 2006, Pages 1523-1544

  Afonso, Ana S ^a   Gilbert, John K ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MINHO   (Portugal)

^b UNIVERSITY OF READING   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 33750620017     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09500690600768828     Document Type: Article

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