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Book Title: Science-Mart: Privatizing American Science
Number of Pages: 462 Pages
Publication Name: Science-Mart : Privatizing American Science
Language: English
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Item Height: 1.6 in
Publication Year: 2011
Subject: Philosophy & Social Aspects, Economic History, Modern / 20th Century, General, Research, History, Government & Business
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Item Weight: 32.1 Oz
Item Length: 9.5 in
Author: Philip Mirowski
Subject Area: Référence, Science, Business & Economics, History
Item Width: 6.6 in
Format: Hardcover
