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  1. Institute for Research and Development in Post-Compulsory Education, University of Lancaster, LA1 4YL, Lancaster, Great Britain

    Gareth Williams (Professor of Educational Planning and Director)

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Williams, G. In defence of diplomas. High Educ 7, 363–371 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00139531

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