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Fostering interdisciplinary research in universities: a case study of leadership, alignment and support

Tony TownsendSchool of Education, The University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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John PisapiaDepartment of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology, Florida Atlantic University, Florida, USA
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Jamila RazzaqSchool of Education, The University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
Pages 658-675 | Published online: 04 Nov 2013

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