Diversification or homogenization in higher education: A global allomorphism perspective

Higher Education in Europe

Volumn 34, Issue 3-4, 2009, Pages 459-479

  Zha, Qiang ^a  

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EID: 72549112653     PISSN: 03797724     EISSN: 14698358     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03797720903356628     Document Type: Article

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