The developmental niche: A conceptualization at the interface of child and culture

International Journal of Behavioral Development

Volumn 9, Issue 4, 1986, Pages 545-569

  Super, Charles M ^a   Harkness, Sara ^a  

^a HARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH   (United States)

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EID: 84970463406     PISSN: 01650254     EISSN: 14640651     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/016502548600900409     Document Type: Article

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