Evolutionary Dynamics and Sustainable Development
A Systems Approach
Inbunden, Engelska, 1995
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum1995-01-01
- Mått156 x 234 x undefined mm
- SpråkEngelska
- FörlagEdward Elgar Publishing Ltd
- EAN9781858982731