Researching 40 years of learning for work: The experiences of one cohort of workers

Journal of Vocational Education and Training

Volumn 59, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 349-367

  Goodwin, John ^a   O’Connor, Henrietta ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 84979048370     PISSN: 13636820     EISSN: 17475090     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13636820701520393     Document Type: Article

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