Working with blinders on: A critical race theory content analysis of research on technology and social studies education

Multicultural Education & Technology Journal

Volumn 1, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 144-161

  Marri, Anand R ^a  

^a Columbia University ^*  (United States)

Author keywords

Education; Immigrants; Learning; Multicultural societies

Indexed keywords

EID: 84940103287     PISSN: 1750497X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/17504970710822359     Document Type: Article

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