Conditions, contexts, and controversies of truth-making: Rigoberta Menchú and the perils of everyday witnessing and testimonial work

International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education

Volumn 16, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 275-286

  Roman, Leslie G ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA   (Canada)

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EID: 85009648591     PISSN: 09518398     EISSN: 13665898     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0951839032000086709     Document Type: Article

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