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Understanding Childhood Through Statistics

Research guide for 50:163:460, taught by Dr. Adams-Bass.

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Accessing the Article

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3If Rutgers University Libraries has the article, but not electronically, you can request a free, electronic copy (PDF) by clicking on the Article Delivery button in the record.

4. If RUL does not have the article at all, you can request a copy through Interlibrary Loan.  Requested articles are delivered electronically as PDF files. The turnaround time is generally 1-3 days. 

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