Ecological Psychology: Potential Contributions to Social Justice and Advocacy in School Settings

Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation

Volumn 22, Issue 1-2, 2012, Pages 141-157

  Williams, Joseph M ^a   Greenleaf, Arie T ^b  

^a GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS   (United States)

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EID: 84863368423     PISSN: 10474412     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10474412.2011.649653     Document Type: Article

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