Published 1996
by University of Nebraska Press in Lincoln .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 179).
| Statement | edited by Sven H. Rossel, Bo Elbrønd-Bek ; translations by David W. Colbert. |
| Contributions | Rossel, Sven Hakon., Elbrønd-Bek, Bo, 1946-, Colbert, David W., 1939- |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | PT7092.E5 C49 1996 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | xv, 182 p. ; |
| Number of Pages | 182 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL793933M |
| ISBN 10 | 0803239076 |
| LC Control Number | 95026575 |
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