Enabling or disabling technologies? A critical approach to web accessibility

Enabling or disabling technologies? A critical approach to web accessibility
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发表时间:
2006
影响因子:
4.4
通讯作者:
David M. Kreps
David M. Kreps
中科院分区:
管理学4区
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作者:
A. Adam;David M. Kreps

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