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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 364 EAN: 9780205361014 ISBN: 0205361013 Label: Allyn & Bacon Manufacturer: Allyn & Bacon Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 256 Publication Date: July 29, 2002 Publisher: Allyn & Bacon Studio: Allyn & Bacon Related Items:
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 Rating: - Required for class, but difficult to followThis book is a compilation of research studies and findings/publications. I had to have it for class, but I found it very difficult to follow at times. It felt as though someone had compiled a bunch of bad homework assignments into a book! You know, like the author was required to write something, and this was the best they could come up with. Some of the information and findings were helpful for the class, but most were not. Unless you HAVE to have this for a class, I wouldn't suggest it. ... Read More 
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