Published 1997
by University of British Columbia, University of Tokyo Press in Vancouver, BC, Tokyo, Japan .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. [237]-249) and index.
| Statement | John S. Brownlee. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | DS855. .B76 1997 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | viii, 256 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 256 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL453616M |
| ISBN 10 | 0774806443, 4130270311 |
| LC Control Number | 98168875 |
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