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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780335238613
Publisert
2011-11-16
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Open University Press
Vekt
215 gr
Høyde
210 mm
Bredde
150 mm
Dybde
9 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
152

Forfatter

Biographical note

Dr Peter Levin is an educational developer at LSE. One of his roles is that of teamwork tutor for students working on group projects. Prior to taking up his present position he lectured in social policy at LSE. He is author of Making Social Policy (Open University Press, 1997).