Theoretical models of participation in adult education: The need for an integrated model

International Journal of Lifelong Education

Volumn 29, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 45-61

  Boeren, E ^a   Nicaise, I ^a   Baert, H ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LEUVEN   (Belgium)

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EID: 77649151193     PISSN: 02601370     EISSN: 1464519X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02601370903471270     Document Type: Article

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