Published 2017
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Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (pages 204-205) and index.
| Statement | Lydia Edwards |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | GT1720 .E39 2017 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 211 pages |
| Number of Pages | 211 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL27235212M |
| ISBN 10 | 1472533275, 1472534522 |
| ISBN 10 | 9781472533272, 9781472534521 |
| LC Control Number | 2016029748 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 952700855 |
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