Creating Knowledge over Distance
The Role of Temporary Proximity
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
Av Harald Bathelt, Sebastian Henn, University of Toronto) Bathelt, Harald (Professor in the Department of Geography and Planning, Professor in the Department of Geography and Planning, Friedrich Schiller University) Henn, Sebastian (Professor for Economic Geography, Professor for Economic Geography
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2025-07-21
- Mått160 x 240 x 18 mm
- Vikt508 g
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor256
- FörlagOUP OXFORD
- EAN9780198851363