Teaching empathy: A framework rooted in social cognitive neuroscience and social justice

Journal of Social Work Education

Volumn 47, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 109-131

  Gerdes, Karen E ^a   Segal, Elizabeth A ^a   Jackson, Kelly F ^a   Mullins, Jennifer L ^a  

^a ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 79955444419     PISSN: 10437797     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5175/JSWE.2011.200900085     Document Type: Article

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