Published December 1999
by Duke University Press .
Written in English
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | 163 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL11422233M |
| ISBN 10 | 0822322226 |
| ISBN 10 | 9780822322221 |
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