Nature of Science, Scientific Inquiry, and Socio-Scientific Issues Arising from Genetics: A Pathway to Developing a Scientifically Literate Citizenry

Science and Education

Volumn 23, Issue 2, 2014, Pages 285-302

  Lederman, Norman G ^a   Antink, Allison ^a   Bartos, Stephen ^a  

^a ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (United States)

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EID: 84895907248     PISSN: 09267220     EISSN: 15731901     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11191-012-9503-3     Document Type: Article

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