Research in Science Education

, Volume 5, Issue 1, pp 123–133 | Cite as

Science Education & the Supernatural in Papua New Guinea

  • R. J. Stanton
  • M. N. Maddock
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Keywords

Science Teaching High School Student Natural Phenomenon Formal Schooling Evil Spirit 
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  • R. J. Stanton
  • M. N. Maddock

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