Globalization and Society
Processes of Differentiation Examined
Inbunden, Engelska, 2003
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2003-12-30
- Mått156 x 235 x 23 mm
- Vikt652 g
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor336
- FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
- EAN9780275979638