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Why Can’t I Study for a Degree in Prison in New Zealand? Cover

Why Can’t I Study for a Degree in Prison in New Zealand?

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|Aug 2024

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Language: English
Page range: 471 - 483
Submitted on: Feb 5, 2024
Accepted on: Mar 5, 2024
Published on: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE)
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

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