The complex and dynamic nature of quality in early care and educational programs: A case for chaos

Journal of Research in Childhood Education

Volumn 15, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 209-219

  Buell, Martha J ^a   Cassidy, Deborah J ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO   (United States)

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EID: 85009592829     PISSN: 02568543     EISSN: 21502641     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02568540109594961     Document Type: Article

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