Del 52 - China Studies
Engineering Trouble: US–Chinese Experiences of Professional Discontent, 1905–1945
Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2023-07-26
- Mått155 x 235 x 24 mm
- Vikt613 g
- FormatInbunden
- SpråkEngelska
- SerieChina Studies
- Antal sidor276
- FörlagBrill
- ISBN9789004549470