Published 2008
by Greenhaven Press in Detroit .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-134) and index.
| Statement | Lauri S. Friedman, book editor. |
| Series | Introducing issues with opposing viewpoints |
| Contributions | Friedman, Lauri S. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | HV9471 .P7826 2008 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 143 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 143 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL18459283M |
| ISBN 10 | 0737735783 |
| ISBN 10 | 9780737735789 |
| LC Control Number | 2007032513 |
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