The apophasis of limits: Genius, madness, and learning disability

International Journal of Inclusive Education

Volumn 11, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 1-33

  Baker, Bernadette ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON   (United States)

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EID: 33847191173     PISSN: 13603116     EISSN: 14645173     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13603110500441333     Document Type: Article

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