Published March 12, 2007
by University of California Press .
Written in
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | 346 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL7712345M |
| ISBN 10 | 0520250532 |
| ISBN 10 | 9780520250536 |
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