Seeking legitimacy: The professionalization of life coaching

Sociological Inquiry

Volumn 83, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 179-208

  George, Molly ^a  

^a CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84876077901     PISSN: 00380245     EISSN: 1475682X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/soin.12003     Document Type: Article

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