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Academic Freedom Legislation: The Latest Effort to Undermine the Integrity of Science and Science Education

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Binns, I.C. Academic Freedom Legislation: The Latest Effort to Undermine the Integrity of Science and Science Education. J Sci Teacher Educ 24, 589–595 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10972-013-9350-3

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