Struggle for Identity in Today's Schools
Cultural Recognition in a Time of Increasing Diversity
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2009-05-16
- Mått154 x 232 x 17 mm
- Vikt352 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor232
- FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
- ISBN9781607091073