Published 1971
by Duxbury Press in Belmont, Calif .
Written in English
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | QA276 .M425 1971 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | xiii, 466 p. |
| Number of Pages | 466 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL5702883M |
| ISBN 10 | 0878720049 |
| LC Control Number | 70137145 |
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