Published 2008
by Bloomberg Press in New York .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
| Statement | Fran Hawthorne. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | HD7105.45.U6 H39 2008 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | p. cm. |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL18294169M |
| ISBN 10 | 9781576602393 |
| LC Control Number | 2007050623 |
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