A curriculum focused on informed empathy improves attitudes toward persons with disabilities
By: Sonya R. Miller
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/S40037-013-0046-3 | Journal eISSN: 2212-277X
Language: English
Page range: 114 - 125
Published on: Mar 6, 2013
Published by: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2013 Sonya R. Miller, published by Bohn Stafleu van Loghum
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