The multi-agent model of language choice: National planning and individual volition in China

Cambridge Journal of Education

Volumn 37, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 67-87

  Lam, Agnes S L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

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EID: 33947422974     PISSN: 0305764X     EISSN: 14693577     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03057640601179186     Document Type: Article

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