Published 2012
by The Johns Hopkins University Press in Baltimore .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
| Statement | Kurt C. Schlichting |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | TA140.W54 S35 2012 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | p. cm. |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL24885449M |
| ISBN 10 | 1421403021 |
| ISBN 10 | 9781421403021 |
| LC Control Number | 2011019913 |
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