Columbia University Press, Date: 4/15/1993 12:00:01 A. paperback. Good. 4.0551 in x 9.0945 in x 6.0630 in. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . Columbia University Press ISBN 0231069898 9780231069892 [US]

Columbia University Press, Date: 1996. Paperback. Like New. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. 1996. Columbia University Press ISBN 0231069898 9780231069892 [US]

Columbia University Press, Date: 1993. Paperback. Very Good. Former library book. Edition 1993. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this book's net price to charity organizations. 1993. Columbia University Press ISBN 0231069898 9780231069892 [FR]

Columbia University Press, Date: 1993-04-15. Paperback. Used:Good. 1993. Columbia University Press ISBN 0231069898 9780231069892 [US]

ISBN10: 0231069898, ISBN13: 9780231069892, [publisher: Columbia Univ Pr] Softcover reprint edition. 482 pages. 9.25x6.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.
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