Portfolio Entry #15: Practice ~ Write an Abstract

Portfolio Entry #15

~ Academic Articles ~

 ♦ Writing Practice ♦

Source: 
Altbach, P. (2001). "Academic Freedom: International Warning Signs." in International Higher Education. pp 24, 25.
Retrieved at: https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/6938/6155

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