Learning about genes and evolution through formal and informal education

Studies in Science Education

Volumn 35, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 59-92

  Thomas, Jeff ^a  

^a OPEN UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 85012550413     PISSN: 03057267     EISSN: 19408412     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03057260008560155     Document Type: Note

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