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Recurring Agendas: Integration of Developmental Science

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Heinz Werner and Developmental Science

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Valsiner, J. (2005). General Synthesis. In: Valsiner, J. (eds) Heinz Werner and Developmental Science. Path in Psychology. Springer, Boston, MA . https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48677-6_22

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