Gary J. Dean

Review: A Guide to Research for Educators and Trainers of Adults (2nd Ed.)A Guide to Research for Educators and Trainers of Adults (2nd Ed.), by MerriamSharan B. and SimpsonEdwin L.. (1995). Malabar, FL: Krieger. 249 pp.

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