Biobanks
Governance in Comparative Perspective
Häftad, Engelska, 2008
Av Herbert Gottweis, Alan Petersen, Australia) Petersen, Alan (Monash University
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2008-04-30
- Mått156 x 234 x 13 mm
- Vikt460 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor248
- FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
- ISBN9780415427388