Published 2003
by Oxford University Press in New York .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 427-453) and indexes
| Statement | Raman Sukumar |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | QL737.P98 S956 2003 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | xv, 478 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 478 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL17090505M |
| ISBN 10 | 0195107780 |
| LC Control Number | 2002033395 |
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