Published 1997
by Longman in White Plains, N.Y .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 332-333) and index.
Statement | June Axinn, Herman Levin. |
Contributions | Levin, Herman, 1920- |
Classifications | |
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LC Classifications | HV91 .A94 1997 |
The Physical Object | |
Pagination | xiv, 348 p. : |
Number of Pages | 348 |
ID Numbers | |
Open Library | OL972243M |
ISBN 10 | 0801317002 |
LC Control Number | 96009085 |
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