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Mental models and modality

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Commentary onJohnson-LairdPhilip N. and ByrneRuth M. J. (1993). Précis of Deduction. BBS 16:323–380.

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 February 2010

Leslie Smith*
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Department of Educational Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YL, United Kingdom. l.smith@central1.lancaster.ac.uk

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