Complexity theory and curriculum reforms in Hong Kong

Pedagogy, Culture and Society

Volumn 11, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 279-302

  Morrison, Keith ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SAINT JOSEPH   (Macao)

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EID: 84983221860     PISSN: 14681366     EISSN: 17475104     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14681360300200174     Document Type: Article

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