Language in Canada
Häftad, Engelska, 2010
Av John Edwards, Nova Scotia) Edwards, John (St Francis Xavier University, Edwards John
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2010-06-10
- Mått152 x 229 x 30 mm
- Vikt760 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor524
- FörlagCambridge University Press
- ISBN9780521565288