Published 1979
by Center for Global Perspectives in New York .
Written in English
Edition Notes
| Statement | Alice Ann Cleaveland, Jean Craven, Maryanne Danfelser. |
| Series | Intercom ;, 92/93, Intercom (New York, N.Y.) ;, 92/93. |
| Contributions | Craven, Jean, joint author., Danfelser, Maryanne, joint author. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | Z7164.I8 I48 no. 92/93, HM101 I48 no. 92/93 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 72 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 72 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL4452241M |
| LC Control Number | 79114684 |
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