Entrepreneurial learning: A process of co-participation

Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development

Volumn 11, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 203-211

  Taylor, David W ^a   Thorpe, Richard ^a  

^a MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 84993111555     PISSN: 14626004     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/14626000410537146     Document Type: Article

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