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Lucas, N. (2007). Perspectives on Teachers of Vocational and Technical Education in the UK. In: Grollmann, P., Rauner, F. (eds) International Perspectives on Teachers and Lecturers in Technical and Vocational Education. UNESCO-UNEVOC Book Series Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Issues, Concerns and Prospects, vol 7. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5704-5_11

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