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Book Title: University Teaching: An Introductory Guide
Number of Pages: 136 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: University Teaching : an Introductory Guide
Publisher: Routledge
Subject: Professional Development, General, Training & Certification, Teaching Methods & Materials / General
Publication Year: 2012
Item Height: 0.4 in
Item Weight: 9.6 Oz
Type: Textbook
Author: Tony. Harland
Item Length: 8.7 in
Subject Area: Education
Item Width: 5.7 in
Format: Hardcover
