Young Muslim women's experiences of Islam and physical education in Greece and Britain: a comparative study

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Dagkas, S. and Benn, T. 2006. Young Muslim women's experiences of Islam and physical education in Greece and Britain: a comparative study. Sport, Education and Society. 11 (1), pp. 21-38. https://doi.org/10.1080/13573320500255056
AuthorsDagkas, S. and Benn, T.
Year2006
JournalSport, Education and Society
Journal citation11 (1), pp. 21-38
PublisherTaylor & Francis
ISSN1357-3322
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/13573320500255056
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