The ambiguities of learning in the knowledge economy: Transformation, innovation and capital

Journal of Vocational Education and Training

Volumn 64, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 119-125

  Avis, James ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 84865762511     PISSN: 13636820     EISSN: 17475090     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13636820.2011.651365     Document Type: Review

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