Published August 25, 2006
by Lawrence Erlbaum Associates .
Written in English
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | 247 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL7938659M |
| ISBN 10 | 0805860916 |
| ISBN 10 | 9780805860917 |
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