Published 2006
by Oxford University Press in Oxford, New York .
Written in English
Edition Notes
| Statement | edited by Jack Copeland. |
| Contributions | Copeland, B. Jack, 1950- |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | D810.C88 C66 2006 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | p. cm. |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL3414828M |
| ISBN 10 | 019284055X |
| ISBN 10 | 9780192840554 |
| LC Control Number | 2005030993 |
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