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Media analysis as critical reflexology in exploring adult learning theories

  1. Holly M. Hutchins*,
  2. Laura Bierema

Article first published online: 30 JAN 2013

DOI: 10.1002/nha.20008

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New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development

New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development

Volume 25, Issue 1, pages 56–69, Winter 2013

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Hutchins, H. M. and Bierema, L. (2013), Media analysis as critical reflexology in exploring adult learning theories. New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development, 25: 56–69. doi: 10.1002/nha.20008

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  1. University of Houston

*University of Houston, 110 Cameron Building, Houston, TX, 77204, USA

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  1. Issue published online: 30 JAN 2013
  2. Article first published online: 30 JAN 2013

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