Published September 2, 2002
by University of California Press .
Written in English
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | 330 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL7710624M |
| ISBN 10 | 0520217500 |
| ISBN 10 | 9780520217508 |
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