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- ↑ Leonardo, Zeus (2013). Race Frameworks: A Multidimensional Theory of Racism and Education. Teachers College Press. p. 11. ISBN 9780807754627.
- ↑ Dixon, Adrienne D. (2014-06-01). Researching Race in Education: Policy, Practice and Qualitative Research. IAP. p. 53. ISBN 9781623966782.
