Published 1977
by Matrix Publishers in Champaign, Ill .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
| Statement | Carl W. Hall. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | QC39 .H284 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | xvii, 170 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 170 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL4567295M |
| ISBN 10 | 0916460231 |
| LC Control Number | 77083749 |
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