Published 1973
by Crowell in New York .
Written in
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | HC110.P6 L395 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | x, 212 p. |
| Number of Pages | 212 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL5414275M |
| ISBN 10 | 0690001827 |
| LC Control Number | 73005860 |
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