Postpositivism and Educational Research

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Phillips, D. C. (Denis Charles), 1938-

Postpositivism and educational research / D.C. Phillips and Nicholas C. Burbules.

p. cm.—(Philosophy, theory, and educational research)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9781442202702

1. Education—Research—Philosophy. 2. Positivism. I. Burbules, Nicholas C. II. Title. III. Series.

LB1028.P46 2000

370’.7’.2—dc21

99-049770

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