Published 2012
by Rutgers University Press in New Brunswick, New Jersey .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Statement | Dora Apel |
Series | New directions in international studies |
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LC Classifications | N8260 .A64 2012 |
The Physical Object | |
Pagination | pages cm |
ID Numbers | |
Open Library | OL25122320M |
ISBN 10 | 9780813553955, 9780813553948, 9780813553962 |
LC Control Number | 2011048990 |
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